California · Hiking

Cattle Run

Cattle RunPhoto: USDAgov, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
5.1 mi
round trip
1,344 ft
climb
5,830 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jan–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Cattle Run open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Cattle Run, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cattle Run is a 5.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 4,600 feet to about 5,800 feet, a total gain of 1,344 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes. It works well as a day trip, and the Forest Service lists it as open year-round. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 71°F in May and 73°F in October, while July and August average in the upper 80s. That station sits roughly 1,600 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Several other hikes lie within a couple of miles, including Dark Canyon and White River. Poso Guard Station Cabin is about 2.3 miles away, and Leavis Flat Campground is about 5 miles off.