57.0 mi
Distance
17,667 ft
Elev. Gain
25h 48m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Nine Lakes Basin Loop Trail is a loop trail in Sequoia National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Tulare County, California. It is 57 miles long and gains 17,667 feet. The nearest town is Silver City, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,228 ft |
| High point | 23.9 mi | 3,556 ft |
| End | 47.0 mi | 2,228 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silver City, CA · about 10 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
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Nine Lakes Basin Loop Trail
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Stay nearby
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Potwisha Campground
6.6 mi awaySequoia National Park
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