3.0 mi
Distance
869 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Congress Trail is a loop trail in Sequoia National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Tulare County, California. It is 3 miles long and gains 869 feet. The nearest town is Silver City, 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 | 2,177 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 2,182 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 2,177 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon pets
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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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.
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Stay nearby
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Potwisha Campground
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