High Sierra Pack Station

California

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1.0 mi

Distance

7,988 ft

Gain

4h 14m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 23 h ago · oldest 23 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    12 active alerts in Sierra National Forest; most severe: Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage

    USFSPosted May 22 · checked 23 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 58°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather23 h ago

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Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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High Sierra Pack Station

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.0 mi
Elevation gain
7,988 ft
Elevation loss
7,988 ft
Highest point
7,755 ft
Lowest point
7,677 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

This challenging one-mile out-and-back route in California demands advanced hiking skills and technical footwork on its singletrack path. Experienced hikers seeking a demanding adventure will find this trail tests their expertise over its compact distance.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
7,755 ft
Steepest stretch
8% grade right from the start
Length (round trip)
1 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high17° low
  2. Feb41° high18° low
  3. Mar45° high22° low
  4. Apr51° high27° low
  5. May60° high35° low
  6. Jun70° high42° low
  7. Jul78° high49° low
  8. Aug77° high47° low
  9. Sep71° high40° low
  10. Oct61° high30° low
  11. Nov49° high23° low
  12. Dec41° high17° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Sierra National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Guided trips nearby

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Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit

Hiking business nearby (~16 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Bishop Pack Outfitters

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

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