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Sequoia National Park/California

High Sierra Trail

48.1 mi

Distance

9,738 ft

Elev. Gain

20h 54m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for High Sierra Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,041 ft
Max:3,253 ft
2,995 ft
1,869 ft
2,041 ft2,445 ft2,849 ft3,253 ft0.0 mi12.0 mi24.1 mi36.1 mi48.1 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Paved

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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