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California
19.6 mi
Distance
3,500 ft
Gain
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Farewell Gap
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Farewell Gap is a challenging high-alpine trek that ascends over 3,500 feet to reach a dramatic mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada. This remote route traverses rugged terrain with significant elevation gain, offering expansive views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness. The trail is best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and alpine scenery in California's backcountry.
Farewell Gap-Franklin Lakes Trailhead
~17 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the area around Farewell Gap Trail and Franklin Lakes Trail.<br /> <br /> Farewell Gap Trail and Franklin Lakes Trail share the same route for the first 2.8 miles. From there, Farewell Gap Trail travels to the right…
Shotgun Pass
~6 min drive
Steep 4.2-mile climb to a scenic mountain pass with 2,474 ft gain.
Wet Meadow
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile meadow hike with 2,198 ft elevation gain.
Golden Trout Creek
~8 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll through alpine meadows in California's high country.
Tar Gap Trail Parking
~18 min drive
<p>If other trailhead parking areas are full, this lot offers overflow parking. Protect your vehicles from marmots here, especially in spring and early summer.</p>
Quinn
~8 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Quinn, California.
Coyote Lakes
~8 min drive
Expert alpine lake trek with 17.8 miles and 4,836 ft elevation gain.
Burnt Corral Meadow
~13 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile meadow hike with minimal elevation gain.
Cold Springs Nature Trail - Western Trailhead
~18 min drive
<p>This trailhead is located within Cold Springs Campground, look for a wooden trailhead sign between sites 6 and 7.<br /> <br /> Cold Springs Nature Trail is 2.0 miles round-trip (3.2 kilometer) at an easy incline. It travels through meadows and aspen groves to the site of th…
Hole-In-The-Ground
~11 min drive
A 4-mile moderate hike with 532 ft elevation gain and scenic terrain.
