California · Hiking

Speas Ridge

Speas RidgePhoto: David~O, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
6.0 mi
round trip
2,386 ft
climb
7,008 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

Is Speas Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Speas Ridge is a 6-mile out-and-back hike in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of about 4,668 feet to a high of 7,008 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,386 feet. It is a hard route, and the climb is spread across the full length of the trail. The trail is open year-round, and the surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so the route works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. For supplies and a place to stay, Upper Peppermint campground sits about 1.5 miles away, and Long Meadow Group and Redwood Meadow are within about 3 miles. The Trail of 100 Giants lies roughly 3.2 miles off.