South Manter
- 3.6 mi
- round trip
- 539 ft
- climb
- 7,977 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is South Manter open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name South Manter, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
South Manter is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 7,400 feet to about 7,977 feet, a climb of 539 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The trip is open year-round. Big Meadow lies just 0.1 mile away, and Manter North is about 1.4 miles off. Climbers can head to Church Domes, about 3.2 miles away, and Horse Meadow Campground is about 3.4 miles away.
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