Lower Lewis Creek

California

California

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1.9 mi

Distance

1,222 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside Kings Canyon National Park

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,222 ft
Highest point
5,782 ft
Lowest point
4,549 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Lower Lewis Creek is a 1.92-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the National Park Service. The route gains 1,222 feet of elevation and reaches a maximum elevation of 5,782 feet.

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Glacier Lodge

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

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Bishop Pack Outfitters

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