123 m away
Lakes Trail
Widely regarded as one of the most incredible day hikes in the USA!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 981 m
- Descent
- 981 m
Lakes Trail to Alta Trail
Lakes Trail to Alta Peak
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 22 km, 1210 vertical metres of ascent and 1213 vertical metres of descent.
Description
13.5 mile out and back trail starting from Wolverton Rd. Parking Lot > Lakes Trail > Panther Gap Trail > Alta Trail/Alta Peak
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
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- Distance
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- Ascent
- 213 m
- Descent
- 213 m
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- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
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- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
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- Ascent
- 4.7 km
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- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 219 m
- Descent
- 219 m
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Guidebooks in this area
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in California
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Towering Trees & Mountain Peaks in Sequoia National Park
14 routes · Hiking
Trail of the Giants: World's Tallest Trees Road Trip
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