Grant Grove North Grove

California

California

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1.2 mi

Distance

316 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside Kings Canyon National Park

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  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi
Loop trail

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Grant Grove North Grove

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.2 mi
Elevation gain
316 ft
Highest point
6,274 ft
Lowest point
5,942 ft
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About this trail

Grant Grove North Grove is a 1.23-mile loop trail in California's Grant Grove area with 316 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,274 feet and follows a loop route.

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