The Best Hiking in Sequoia National Park

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

Sawtooth Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers 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 b...

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 do...

The drive takes about 90 minutes to get to the trailhead from Three Rivers, CA so plan accordingly and make sure you get there early. Lower Mineral Lake is located below Sawtooth Peak in Sequoia National Park.Once you're parked and ready to jump on the trail, head to the Sawtooth Trailhead. You'l...

Mineral King Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

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

First Mosquito Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

White Chief Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

Franklin Lakes is part of the Sequoia National Park and can be reached from the trailhead starting near the Mineral King Ranger Station. Bear containers are required and can be rented at the Ranger Station. The hike to Franklin Lakes campground will take 6 hours or less (depending on your speed/h...

The trailhead is right near the Mineral King Ranger Station (on Mineral King Rd) in Sequoia National Park. Depending on where you're coming from I would recommend driving in and camping at Cold Springs Campground (which is also in close proximity to the ranger station) the night before you begin ...

Cold Springs Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

Paradise Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Three Rivers, California.

This hike starts from the Lodgepole area of Sequoia National Park. Parking is easy at the easternmost end of the paved road prior to entering the campground.From the south side, the trail starts off by crossing the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to the north side. It then loosely follows the riv...

Eagle View Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

High Sierra Trail: Ninemile Creek to Bearpaw Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.