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California
5.4 mi
Distance
2,104 ft
Gain
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 22 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Sequoia National Forest; most severe: Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 75°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike
OpenWeather22 h ago
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Lake
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Lake Trail is a moderate 5.4-mile round-trip hike with over 2,100 feet of elevation gain, offering a rewarding alpine experience in California's scenic backcountry. The steady climb through varied terrain leads to a pristine mountain lake, providing excellent views and a peaceful destination for hikers seeking solitude. This trail combines accessible distance with meaningful elevation gain, making it ideal for intermediate hikers looking to build endurance.
Cherry Gap
~21 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…
Rogers Ridge
~3 min drive
Challenging 10.56-mile ridge loop with 3,557 ft gain and panoramic views.
Secate Ridge
~7 min drive
Steep ridge climb with 2,354 ft gain in under 5 miles.
Black Rock Reservoir
~13 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk to Black Rock Reservoir with minimal elevation gain.
North Grove Loop and Dead Giant Loop Trailhead
~23 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…
Bear Wallow
~5 min drive
Expert alpine trail with 5,823 ft gain; remote, strenuous, and rewarding.
Three Springs
~20 min drive
Moderate 5-mile hike with 1,588 ft gain to scenic springs.
Statham
~21 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile foothill hike with 662 ft elevation gain near Statham.
Winter Trails in the Grant Grove Area
~24 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…
Cliff Camp
~23 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike with 816 ft gain to a scenic backcountry camp.
