California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness

Coyote Pass

10.3 mi
round trip
1,444 ft
climb
8,761 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Coyote Pass open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Coyote Pass, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Coyote Pass is a 10.3-mile out-and-back hike in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of 7,693 feet to a high of 8,761 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,444 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. It is open year-round. The pass sits in the heart of the High Sierra, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for those who want to stay within the backcountry. Blue Canyon and Tehipite are both within a mile, and Tehipite Dome offers climbing about 4.4 miles away. For an overnight base, Sawmill Flat and Convict Flat Campground are each about 9.5 miles off.

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