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Avalanche Pass Trail to Roaring River Via Kanawyers Trail route map
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Kings Canyon National Park/California

Avalanche Pass Trail to Roaring River Via Kanawyers Trail

Hume, California

28.4 mi

Distance

9,600 ft

Elev. Gain

13h 39m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Avalanche Pass Trail to Roaring River via Kanawyers Trail is a challenging 28.4-mile out-and-back hike located in Kings Canyon National Park near the city of Hume, California. This trail features a dirt surface and includes a significant elevation gain of 9,600 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 3,079 meters. The trail is known for its demanding terrain and high difficulty, making it suitable for experienced hikers. Its route through the Sierra Nevada landscape likely offers alpine scenery and diverse ecosystems typical of this region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainchallenging terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,549 ft
Max:3,079 ft
2,926 ft
2,926 ft
1,549 ft2,059 ft2,569 ft3,079 ft0.0 mi7.1 mi14.2 mi21.3 mi28.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Highlights

alpine scenerydiverse ecosystemsSierra Nevada

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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