California · Hiking

Upper Dry Lake

3.2 mi
round trip
720 ft
climb
7,831 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Dry Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Upper Dry Lake is a 3.2-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 7,105 feet to a high point of 7,831 feet, with a total elevation gain of 720 feet. It is a moderate route, and the climb is spread across the full length of the hike. The trail is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for a route that works with those modes of travel. The hike is open year-round, and the surrounding area offers several other options. Little Cannell is about 1.4 miles away and Big Meadow about 1.9 miles. The Church Domes climbing area is about 2.5 miles off, and Horse Meadow Campground is about 5.8 miles away for an overnight stay.

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