California · Hiking

Cold Spring

6.6 mi
round trip
2,264 ft
climb
5,900 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Cold Spring open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Cold Spring is a hard, out-and-back hike in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California. The route climbs from about 3,600 feet to about 5,900 feet, a total gain of 2,264 feet over roughly 6.6 miles. The trail has a natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed, according to USDA Forest Service records. It is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The closest neighbors are Holey Meadow campground, about 2 miles away, and the Merry Camp and Powderhorn hikes, each within about 2 miles. Redwood Meadow campground sits about 4 miles off.