Lion Meadow
6.7 mi
Distance
538 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lion Meadow is a point-to-point trail in Tulare County, California. It is 6.7 miles long and gains 538 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Ponderosa, California, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,698 ft |
| End | 6.6 mi | 1,594 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ponderosa, CA · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Tulare County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Blackrock Trailhead
5.6 mi awayInyokern, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
FR 22S05 - Dispersed Site
7.2 mi awaySequoia National Forest
Inyokern, CA
Dispersed
Sequoia National Forest Lower Peppermint Campground
9.2 mi awaySequoia National Forest
Kernville, CA
National Forest
Fish Creek Campground
9.7 mi awaySequoia National Forest
Inyokern, CA
Reservable
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