California · Hiking

Frog Meadow

6.8 mi
round trip
3,078 ft
climb
7,675 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Frog Meadow open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Frog Meadow is a hard, out-and-back hike of about 6.8 miles on natural trail surface in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California. It is managed by the Forest Service, and the route rises about 3,078 feet from a low point of about 4,579 feet to a high point of about 7,675 feet. The trail is open year-round, and horses and bikes are both allowed. That makes it a practical choice for riders and pack animals heading out with gear. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Deer Creek is about 0.9 miles away, and White River and Dark Canyon are each within about a mile and a half. For overnight stays, Leavis Flat Campground is about 3.7 miles off.

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