Hikes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

 

Below is a list of trails in Sierra Nevadas. These hikes are listed from north to south, but the table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you pick your next hike. Each trail links to its own report complete with photos, maps, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these trails.

Sequoia Hikes
Lower Monarch Lake in the Mineral King Region of Sequoia National Park

Hiking the Sierra Nevadas
This magnificent mountain range covers much of central California, running 400 miles from north to south. Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks all lie within the Sierras, as well as a patchwork of other state and federally protected lands. The highest peaks are located on the east side of the range. The highest point in the lower 48 states, Mt Whitney rises to 14,505 feet, and is one a dozen 14ers in the High Sierras. This land of mountain meadows, lakes, rivers, and peaks was made for hiking. Choose a trail from the list below and begin exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

TrailDescriptionDistanceLatitude,
Longitude
300Tokopah Falls in Sequoia National Park
This gradual out and back visits the tallest waterfall in Sequoia National Park.
3.4 miles36.613952, -118.693743
310General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park
This paved out at back visits the world's biggest tree.
1 mile36.583219, -118.750734
320Congress Loop in Sequoia National Park
This easy paved loop visits the forth and fifth tallest Sequoias in the world (among others).
2 miles36.575362, -118.751421
330Sunset Rock in Sequoia National Park
This out and back visits a large granite dome with great views to the west.
2 miles36.575925, -118.775439
340 Beetle Rock in Sequoia National Park
This short walk from the Giant Forest Museum to Beetle Rock visits a granite dome with great views and stunning sunsets.
0.25 miles36.564122, -118.775514
350Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park
This level loop visits a Sequoia you can stand inside (Chimney Tree) and another that someone used to live in (Tharp's Log).
1.6 miles36.554884, -118.749207
360Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park
This 0.6 mile hike sports panoramic views and should be considered a mandatory hike for first time visitors to Sequoia National Park.
0.6 miles
300 feet
36.545449, -118.765519
370Marble Falls in Sequoia National Park
This out and back hike takes a flower-lined path up a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.
8 miles36.55421, -118.791919
380Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park
This short stroll leaves Buckeye Flats Campground to visit the perfect swimming hole for a hot summer day in the Sierras.
1 - 6 mile36.519288, -118.761254
390Panther Creek in Sequoia National Park
This out and back follows the Middle Fork Trail to a 100 foot waterfall into the Middle Fork of Kaweah River.
6 miles (or further)
600 feet
36.54044, -118.721037
450Hockett Trail in Sequoia National Park
This hike descends gradually to a bridge crossing East Fork Kaweah River. From here hikers can continue on to East Fork Sequoia Grove and further into the backcountry of Mineral King.
2.5 to 4.5 miles (or further)
36.464097, -118.66817
460Eagle Lake in Sequoia National Park
The out and back climbs the west side of Mineral King Valley to a high-elevation lake.
7.2 miles
2,200 feet
36.416759, -118.605911
470Monarch Lakes in Sequoia National Park
This out and back hike visits a spectacular pair of lakes high above Mineral King Valley.
9.4 miles
2,500 feet
36.453241, -118.566259
600Needles Lookout in Giant Sequoia National Monument
This out and back hike visits a fire tower with unbeatable views of the region.
5 miles
450 feet
36.109822, -118.484724
610Dome Rock in Giant Sequoia National Monument
This short out and back just off Western Divide Highway provides a great view of the valley below.
0.5 miles36.064945, -118.528798
620Natural Water Slide in Giant Sequoia National Monument
This out and back hike visits a refreshing natural water slide on the eastern side of the Great Western Divide.
1 mile
36.037554, -118.517296
660Trail of 100 Giants in Giant Sequoia National Monument
This pave loop visits a grove of Giant Sequoias alongside Western Divide Highway.
0.5 miles
35.977959, -118.592566


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