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California

Kaweah Gap

7.2 mi

Distance

2,451 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside Sequoia National Park

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
7.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,451 ft
Highest point
10,691 ft
Lowest point
8,301 ft
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About this trail

Kaweah Gap is a 7.15-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,451 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 10,691 feet.

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