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California
Upper Kern Canyon
4.6 mi
Distance
1,843 ft
Gain
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Inside Sequoia National Park
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Out & back
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Upper Kern Canyon
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,843 ft
- Highest point
- 10,657 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,801 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
This 4.57-mile out-and-back singletrack route through California's Upper Kern Canyon offers hikers a chance to explore a scenic section of the High Sierra Trail system. The narrow, well-defined path provides an engaging hiking experience for those seeking to experience this portion of the Sierra backcountry.
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