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Farewell Gap-Franklin Lakes Trailhead
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<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 for 2.7 miles one-way. To the left, Franklin Lakes Trail travels 2.6 miles one-way to a pair of lakes. Explore the rainbow-colored rocks that attracted miners to this area in the 1870s along Franklin Lakes Trail or see evidence of these miners as you view mineshafts (from a safe distance) along Farewell Gap Trail.<br /> <br /> The first campsite along the trail is 4 miles from the trailhead at the junction between Franklin Lakes and Farewell Gap Trails. Although each of these hikes can be done as a day trip, many backpackers make Franklin Lakes their first stop on their way over Franklin Pass to Rattlesnake Canyon, the Kern Canyon and Mt. Whitney.</p>
Tar Gap Trail Parking
~1 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>
Cold Springs Nature Trail - Western Trailhead
~2 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…
Atwell-Hockett Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p>Atwell-Hockett Trail leads 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a moderate slope through sequoia trees and up to Hockett Meadow. The first campsite along the trail is at 6 miles at Clover Creek. Other wilderness destinations include Evelyn Lake, Cahoon Rock, and the Go…
Paradise Ridge Trailhead
~8 min drive
<p>This 5.5 mile loop (8.85 kilometers) is a moderate climb, with frequent ups and downs. Starting with views at Panoramic Point, the trail visits a fire lookout, dense forest, and logged and fire-scarred areas.<br /> <br /> This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and ima…
Middle Fork Trailhead
~17 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and photos of the Middle Fork area.<br /> <br /> In fall 2021, the KNP Complex Wildfire burned much of the surrounding area. While wilderness permits are available for this area, if you enter here, nearby exit points may be close…
Hospital Rock River Trailhead
~19 min drive
<p>A short steep downhill climb will lead you to the Kaweah River, which is one of the most scenic spots in all of the foothill region of the park. The water can be dramatic especially during spring and early summer when the snow is melting.</p> <h4>Safety </h4> <p>Be careful…
High Sierra Trailhead
~19 min drive
<p>The historic High Sierra Trail is a marvel of engineering that stays relatively level for its first portion, offering views of wilderness without the steep climbs of other park trails. Hike 11 miles one-way (22 miles round-trip) to Bearpaw Meadow, where you can camp in desi…
Trailbuilders
~19 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Shaping a Park, Trailbuilders," shows photos and text about the trail builders that shaped this park.</p>
Crescent Meadow Picnic Area and Trailhead
~19 min drive
<p>The Crescent Meadow Picnic Area is 2.6 miles from the Giant Forest Museum, near Moro Rock and several trailheads. The picnic area rests at the edge of a lush meadow, surrounded by giant sequoias. <br /> <br /> From here, you can follow the High Sierra Trail deep in the wild…
Moro Rock Trailhead
~20 min drive
<p>Welcome to one of the most popular and spectacular hikes in these parks. To reach the top of this granite dome, take the stairway that climbs up 300 feet (.09 km) to the 6,275 ft (2,050 km) summit.<br /> <br /> At the top is a spectacular 360° view from the Great Western Di…
