Center Basin Trail
1.7 mi
Distance
725 ft
Elev. Gain
55m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Center Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail in Sequoia National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Tulare County, California. It is 1.7 miles long and gains 725 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Independence, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,193 ft |
| High point | 1.5 mi | 3,416 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 3,409 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Independence, 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
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