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Kings Canyon National Park/California

Simpson Meadow Trail

1.4 mi

Distance

279 ft

Elev. Gain

37m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for Simpson Meadow 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

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,880 ft
Max:3,027 ft
94 ft
179 ft
2,880 ft2,929 ft2,978 ft3,027 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.4 mi

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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

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

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