Grant Grove Day Ride

California

California

Free — you'll pick up right here.

2.7 mi

Distance

432 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

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Why you'll love it

Out & back

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Grant Grove Day Ride

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.7 mi
Elevation gain
432 ft
Highest point
6,692 ft
Lowest point
6,304 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Grant Grove Day Ride is a 2.67-mile out-and-back trail in California's Grant Grove area with 432 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,692 feet and is managed by the National Park Service.

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