Lion Meadow
17.7 mi
Distance
4,163 ft
Elev. Gain
8h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lion Meadow is a point-to-point trail in Tulare County, California. It is 18 miles long and gains 4,163 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 | 1,877 ft |
| End | 17.5 mi | 2,795 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
Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground
8.7 mi awaySpringville, CA
National Forest Reservable
Quaking Aspen
8.7 mi awaySequoia National Forest
Springville, CA
Check official pricing73 sitesReservable TentRVCabin Well reviewed No Service
Quaking Aspen Cabin
8.7 mi awaySequoia National Forest
Springville, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Cabin No Service
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