Trail of 100 Giants

California

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1.3 mi

Distance

80 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    15 active alerts in Sequoia National Forest; most severe: Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure

    USFSPosted Apr 6 · checked 1 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 75°F / low 48°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Trail of 100 Giants

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 ft
Highest point
6,243 ft
Lowest point
6,148 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Surface
Paved
Accessibility
Accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for bikes, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Trail of 100 Giants is a 1.33-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 116 feet of elevation and follows a straightforward out-and-back route.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,243 ft
Length (round trip)
1.3 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Sequoia 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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