Big Stump

California

California

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0.8 mi

Distance

141 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

Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.8 mi
Elevation gain
141 ft
Highest point
6,314 ft
Lowest point
6,156 ft
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About this trail

Big Stump is a short out-and-back trail in California's national park system, covering 0.78 miles with 141 feet of elevation gain. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 6,314 feet.

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