14.9 mi
Distance
6,211 ft
Elev. Gain
7h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Alta Peak Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,232 ft |
| High point | 7.3 mi | 3,393 ft |
| End | 14.9 mi | 2,232 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Day hiking
National Park Service
- Trail conditions
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silver City, CA · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Tulare County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Sequoia National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:559-565-3341
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Alta Peak Trail
Watchtower Trail
Panther Peaks
Heather Lake, Emerald Lake, and Pear Lake Trail via Watchtower and Pear Lake Trails
Heather Lake and Pear Lake via Hump Trail (Winter Route)
Heather Lake via Watchtower Trail
Heather Lake via Hump Trail (Winter Route)
In this park
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Moro Rock Trail
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High Sierra Trail
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Heather Lake, Emerald Lake, and Pear Lake Trail via Watchtower and Pear Lake Trails
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General Sherman Tree Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableLodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
0.8 mi away · CA
ReservablePear Lake Winter Hut
3.6 mi away · CA
ReservableDorst Creek Campground
4.9 mi away · CA
ReservableBuckeye Flat Campground
5.5 mi away · CA
ReservablePotwisha Campground
6.6 mi away · CA
Potwisha Dump Station
6.7 mi away · CA
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