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Kings Canyon National Park/California

Meadow Brook

6.0 mi

Distance

2,434 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 14m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Meadow Brook Trail is located in a mountainous region with challenging terrain. Stretching over 6 miles, this trail climbs a significant 2,434 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 10,224 feet. As an expert level trail managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it is well-suited for seasoned hikers who are prepared for steep ascents and potentially variable weather conditions often encountered at higher elevations.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh elevation exposure

Elevation Profile

Min:2,500 ft
Max:3,117 ft
760 ft
149 ft
2,500 ft2,706 ft2,911 ft3,117 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi3.0 mi4.5 mi5.9 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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?

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountainous terrain

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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