Hike to the Summit of Big Baldy, Kings Canyon National Park

Tulare County, California

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5 miles

Elevation Gain

650 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Tobin Akehurst

Hike the easy to follow trail to the Summit of Big Baldy (8,209ft) for epic views of the surrounding area.

This short and easy trail to the summit of Big Baldy in Kings Canyon National Park is not to be missed if you are in the area.

The trail winds through forest and boulders as it climbs the north shoulder of Big Baldy. When you think you have reached the end, and you see people sitting down with their lunch, KEEP GOING! The trail continues beyond this popular break spot a little farther before it breaks out into a full-on, granite, ridge walk to the airy summit.

Some of the grandest displays of the Sierra Nevada Range dominate the skyline.

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Christina H

Hike to the Summit of Big Baldy, Kings Canyon National Park

05/18/17

Hiked up there in mid-May. There was still snow on the ground and had to wear winter boots, a puffy and a beanie. A lot of low cloud cover made it hard to see the trail and had to turn back a little early because of the weather. I still loved the hike though. From what I could see, amazing views! I was the only one in the trail the whole time so the solitude was nice. Saw plenty of wildlife, including a few marmots!

4.0

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Chris Mongeau

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Hike to the Summit of Big Baldy, Kings Canyon National Park

12/10/16

I spent 4 days in Kings Canyon and 4 in Yosemite, of all the hikes we did this was honestly one of my favorite. The view is breathtaking and just walking through the trail lined with Redwoods is worth the hike alone. Don't forget a beer for the summit ;)

5.0

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