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California
21.2 mi
Distance
2,946 ft
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Why you'll love it
Kanawyer
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The Kanawyer Trail is a challenging 21.2-mile backcountry route offering substantial elevation gain through California's rugged terrain. This demanding trek rewards experienced hikers with remote wilderness experience and significant vertical relief, making it ideal for those seeking a multi-hour alpine adventure.
Redwood Canyon Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p><strong>Trail closed until further notice due to the KNP Complex Wildfire.</strong><br /> <br /> This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Redwood Mountain Trail area.<br /> <br /> The Redwood Mountain Trail is 9.5 mile loop (15 km) at a moderate inclin…
Cherry Gap
~12 min drive
<p>This Forest Service area 3 miles (4.8 kilometer) north of Grant Grove is part of the Converse Basin sequoia grove. From Cherry Gap, you can take roads to the Chicago Stump. Once the General Noble Tree, it was cut into pieces in 1897, shipped to the Chicago World's Fair, and…
Winter Trails in the Grant Grove Area
~13 min drive
Trails in the Grant Grove area are often snowy and icy in the winter. But with the right gear and preparation, adventurous explorers can still take in the unique beauty of sequoias in the snow. Visitors can either hike on plowed trails, or cross-country ski and snowshoe on est…
North Grove Loop and Dead Giant Loop Trailhead
~14 min drive
<p>The North Grove Trail is an initial loop through sequoias and meadows. After the North Grove Trail, you can continue to the Dead Giant Trail loop. This trail offers views of Sequoia Lake and the Dead Giant, a huge sequoia that stayed standing even after it died. Combined, t…
Lewis Creek Trailhead
~14 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Lewis Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Lewis Creek Trail is a 9.8 miles one-way trail at a difficult incline. This can be a hot and dusty climb, and the trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. The…
Don Cecil Trailhead
~16 min drive
<p>The 4.4 mile one-way (8.8 mile round-trip) Don Cecil Trail is a steep climb along the north-facing slope of Kings Canyon. If you're looking for a shorter hike, Sheep Creek Cascade is about a mile up the trail and offers a shady spot to sit and relax.<br /> <br /> This histo…
Muir Grove Trailhead
~16 min drive
<p>Muir Grove offers an opportunity to hike into a sequoia grove that's off the beaten path. The gently sloping trail follows a ridgeline that offers distant views of the sequoias as you hike. Once you reach them, enjoy the quiet and calm of the area.</p>
Little Baldy
~17 min drive
<p>Little Baldy is a wide granite dome that rises to just over 8,000 feet in Sequoia National Park. At the top of the dome there is a wide, fairly flat, area with patches of low shrubs and a few stunted conifer trees. There are long curved layers of rock, a few inches thick, o…
Little Baldy Trailhead
~17 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Little Baldy Trail area.<br /> <br /> Little Baldy Trail travels 1.7 miles (2.7 km) at an easy incline to the granite dome of Little Baldy, which features views of the lower portion of the Great Western Divide,…
Wuksachi Trailhead
~20 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and photos of the Wuksachi Trailhead area.</p>
