California · Hiking

Chute

8.0 mi
round trip
2,658 ft
climb
5,789 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jan–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Chute open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Chute, 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.

Chute is an out-and-back hike of about 8 miles in California's Sequoia National Forest, within the Western Divide Ranger District and the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The trail rises from a low point of about 3,167 feet to a high of 5,789 feet, with an elevation gain of about 2,658 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the trail surface is natural. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and October. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 71°F for May highs and 73°F for October highs, with July and August reaching the upper 80s. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The hike is open year-round, and nearby options include the Merry Camp and Powderhorn hikes, about a mile and 1.6 miles away. Leavis Flat Campground is about 1.5 miles off, and Sequoia Grove is about 3.7 miles away.