California · Hiking

Siretta

14.0 mi
round trip
2,638 ft
climb
9,549 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Siretta open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Siretta is a hard hike in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 14 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,638 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 6,894 feet to a high of about 9,549 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the trail surface is natural. The hike is not accessible. Plan for a long day on foot, with a significant climb to the high point. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Manter North is about a mile away, and Deadwood and Salmon Creek are each within about 1.6 miles. Horse Meadow Campground is about 1.9 miles off, a convenient base for an overnight stay.

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