High Sierra Trail
48.1 mi
Distance
9,738 ft
Elev. Gain
20h 54m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for High Sierra 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
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,041 ft |
| High point | 19.3 mi | 3,253 ft |
| End | 48.1 mi | 3,166 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Surface
- Paved
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Hiking the High Sierra Trail takes a wilderness permit for the High Sierra Trail. A High Sierra Trail permit is needed between Seven Mile Hill and Kaweah Gap.
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.
- 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 8 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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Campgrounds near this trail
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2.4 mi away · CA
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3.8 mi away · CA
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3.8 mi away · CA
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