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California
3.1 mi
Distance
1,755 ft
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Choke Creek
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Choke Creek is a moderately challenging 3.13-mile trail featuring significant elevation gain through California terrain. This route climbs 1,755 feet, offering hikers a rewarding ascent with creek-side scenery typical of the region's riparian corridors. The trail provides a solid cardiovascular workout in a compact distance, making it ideal for hikers seeking elevation gain without committing to a full day adventure.
Lewis Creek Trailhead
~4 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Lewis Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Lewis Creek Trail is a 9.8 miles one-way trail at a difficult incline. This can be a hot and dusty climb, and the trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. The…
Don Cecil Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p>The 4.4 mile one-way (8.8 mile round-trip) Don Cecil Trail is a steep climb along the north-facing slope of Kings Canyon. If you're looking for a shorter hike, Sheep Creek Cascade is about a mile up the trail and offers a shady spot to sit and relax.<br /> <br /> This histo…
Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~12 min drive
<p> </p> <p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area.</p> <h4>River Safety</h4> <p>Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be carefu…
Copper Creek
~14 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a s…
Mist Falls
~17 min drive
<p>The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and treacher…
Cherry Gap
~23 min drive
<p>This Forest Service area 3 miles (4.8 kilometer) north of Grant Grove is part of the Converse Basin sequoia grove. From Cherry Gap, you can take roads to the Chicago Stump. Once the General Noble Tree, it was cut into pieces in 1897, shipped to the Chicago World's Fair, and…
Redwood Canyon Trailhead
~24 min drive
<p><strong>Trail closed until further notice due to the KNP Complex Wildfire.</strong><br /> <br /> This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Redwood Mountain Trail area.<br /> <br /> The Redwood Mountain Trail is 9.5 mile loop (15 km) at a moderate inclin…
Muir Grove Trailhead
~24 min drive
<p>Muir Grove offers an opportunity to hike into a sequoia grove that's off the beaten path. The gently sloping trail follows a ridgeline that offers distant views of the sequoias as you hike. Once you reach them, enjoy the quiet and calm of the area.</p>
Deer Cove
~3 min drive
Strenuous 18.8-mile backcountry trek with nearly 6,000 ft elevation gain.
Happy Gap
~3 min drive
Moderate 8-mile foothill hike with 2,742 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
