Sequoia National Park

Sawtooth Pass Trail is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

Mineral King to Little Five Lakes Trail is a loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

Timber Gap Trail is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

Sawtooth Pass Trail to Columbine Lake is an out and back hike that takes you past scenic scenic located near Three Rivers, California.

The trail to Crystal Lakes begins at the Timber Gap/Sawtooth Trailhead (7,800 feet elevation), which is located at the end of Mineral King Valley Rd.  The trail immediately ascends through a meadow boasting dramatic alpine views and a roaring waterfall. Eventually you'll cross Monarch Creek and begin a series of switchbacks that leads you through a red fir forest. The trail then levels for a sh...

Day 1: A long, rewarding day. Over the course of 11.5 miles you will complete around 10,000ft of elevation change.  To start, park the car at the Sawtooth-Monarch Trailhead (7500ft) and begin on the trail, immediately ascending to Timber Gap (9500ft).  Once at the gap, the trail makes it's way down in to a Valley as it follows a series of endless switchbacks.  After crossing creek, you will beg...