Lengt:h 7.2 Total Miles…read more Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet Trail Type: Out-and-back Skill Level: DIFFICULT Duration: Backpack or day hike Season: Best July through September Trailhead Elevation: 7,900 feet Top Elevation: 10,000 feet In September, this sun-exposed trail was lined with a scattering of Indians Paintbrush, a sampling of the fuller wildflower bouquet, which blooms on these slopes in the spring. After 1 mile, turn right at the White Chief Trail junction. The Eagle Lake Trail shifts in style from a straight track to a series of switchbacks that chew into the elevation. At the junction with the Mosquito Lakes Trail, turn left and set your sites on Eagle Lake, 1.7 miles away. Alternatively, hikers could turn right here and hike the same distance to the lowest of four Mosquito Lakes located one ridge west of Eagle Lake. The ascent tapers as you follow Eagle Creek to its source, passing a pair of unique "sink holes" where the water disappear underground into strange craters. Pass through a wooded meadow and dissect an alpine bounder field. The trail mounts a rock slope beneath Eagle Lake and offers fine northeast views toward Sawtooth and Mineral Peaks. The route to this lake follows the same trail for the first 2 miles, ascending steadily up the west side of the Mineral King Valley. The trail ends at the north end of Eagle Lake, where a small dam, maintained by Southern California Edison, enhances the volume of the lake. A path continues through the trees along the eastern shoreline. Large rocks act as islands in the lake, which gets more picturesque the further you walk.

We just went to Eagle Lake for an overnight camping trip. It's mid-August…read more We first stopped at the ranger station to get some information about the trail. That's where we rented bear can for our food. The rangers were really nice and knowledgeable. We pay $15 for camping permit and $5 for bear can rental fee. It was 4 of us and our 2 year old son. We started hike just OK, but it's ALL UPHILL till the lake. Our son did great, covered good mileage, but of course we ended up carrying him later. If you are going with little kids, it's best to have proper carriage because the terrain gets pretty rocky and steep. It's best if you have both hands free to climb up there. Hiking sticks strongly recommended. It is one of the hardest back-country camping trip, but it was rewarding! The meadows were so beautiful, saw wild life, and the sense of accomplishment was priceless!

Great trail, a bit intense if you are not in shape and prepared. Gorgeous area. Plan on going again.read more

Getting to Jennie Lake requires a 5 mi hike to Jennie Lake from the Fox Meadow trailhead. Many…read morebackpackers hike to Jennie Lake then camp there. You need a FREE campfire permit if you're staying there overnight available from the Hume Lake Ranger Station, but we just did a day hike. There is lots of climbing involved, you have to cross Poop Out Pass at 3.7 miles and I was dying to get to the lake cuz it felt like I had been hiking Forever. It's the highest point on the trip. The lake is at 9,000 ft and I could tell we were up high because of the headache I got. Took some aspirins then felt a bit better. The lake is nice, lots of small fishes that I couldn't see but they kept jumping out of the water I guess eating bugs. Had lunch there then turned back down the trail. Total miles 10 mi RT/6 hrs min. took us lots longer or 2 days if backpacking. Difficulty 3/5; views 10/10. website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/

First, I did not see any signs from the 180 leading to this point, but it's Panoramic Point Road,…read morethe opposite direction of Grant Tree Road that intersects 180 near Azalea Campground about 2 miles from the visitor center. If the road isn't closed, just drive up and keep going up until you get to the parking lot. The paved path is a paved, pine-tree shaded, steady uphill climb of 100 feet, a 1/2 mile roundtrip. If my dad had walked this path when he was a kid, it would have been uphill both ways. A sign reads "...high mountains and deep canyons, the rocks, the hills and valleys, the result of forces (tremendous earth upheavals, erosion, the movement of ponderous glaciers and raging rivers, the winds and changing temperatures) operating over millions of years." A display points out the Obelisk, Mount McGee, North Palisade, Eagle Peak, and Spanish Mountain (which Trump is trying to build a wall around). You can also see spires along Tombstone Ridge, bald patches caused by landslides (or wearing a hat, my dad says), and a cradled Hume Lake 2,300 feet below (12 miles away/33 min drive). The view of the Sierra Nevadas look just like the beer label. Panoramic Point is one of many sites on the north half of the park including Big Stump (which you passed to get here), General Grant Tree (the opposite side of 180), plus continuing up 180: Junction View (11 mi up), Hume Lake (12mi), the Scenic Byway and Boyden Cavern (20mi), Grizzly Falls (25mi), Roaring River Falls (32 mi), and Mist Falls near Road End (35mi).

The panoramic point was closed in last April and finally we could check it out this time. My hubby…read morehas been there before so he wanted to take me there. This place is hidden gem! You can choose to hike start from the trailhead at the end of Panoramic Point Road, 2 miles up from the park visitor center and market at Grant Village. We chose to drive up to the parking lot instead. It was about a 10 minute drive up on a narrow road from the John Muir Lodge. Gorgeous overlook and amazing views from the top. Highly recommended!

Very unique experience and a nice change from the usual touristy-ness of Sequoia National Park…read more The hike is around 11 miles with views of The Great Western Divide that follows the trail. The trail itself is flat most of the way except for the short climb at the end. Because the camp provides the tent, bedding, and food, you won't need to carry those items in your backpack. Upon arrival of the camp, you will be greeted by the friendly staff, hot showers, and working toilet! The view from camp is spectacular! Breakfasts and dinners are cooked from scratch by the staff and is served family style. It's not the camping style food you would think but rather a nice home cooked meal that is delicious! My boyfriend and I were only able to book one night, but it would have been preferred to stay to so that we have a day to relax and explore. We will definitely come back in the future. It's a nice way to experience nature yet still have the comfortable amenities we have at home.

Getting to this camp site is not for the weak minded. It's a long and hard trek up but very…read morerewarding with views, creeks, and even lots of green shaded parts of the trail. Mosquitos are extremely bad in the summer so if these little suckers like your blood type, be warned that nothing else besides deer will work here. Leave the citronella and lemon eucalyptus spray at home. Built in the 1930's, when the High Sierra Trail was chartered, it has always been a place where outdoor enthusiasts can take a load off. This again is for hikers, backpackers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Meaning that the accommodations here are just a step up from camping and a luxury this high up the mountain. Something to be grateful for, so leave expectations back at crescent meadow and enjoy the simplicity yet great effort to keep this camp going. The kids that work the site are usually college students who are very cool and really enjoy their summer gig. Enjoy chatting with and getting to know them. They will sell snacks to anyone such as candy bars, chips, brownies, coffee and refreshments to passersby, and yes backpackers, they sell ice cold BEER which you can stay and enjoy as long as you'd like. The gourmet meals are reserved for those who are staying in a tent there. If you do not have reservations, and their overflow tent is free, you can rent it for $275 per night and you can stay as long as you can afford to. The cool happy kids will cook you delicious meals as long as you are living with them. This camp is one of the highlights of this trail.

This is a must see for first time Sequoia National Park visitors. There are like 700 steps up, and…read morewith only 2-3 spots one person pass at a time. The view is great especially when you can see some snow at the mountains. I would recommend this place if you are not able to fit in any other site seeing spots. Next, Tharp's Cabin is a very nice ADA accessible trail that I recommend seeing, very unique and wonderful close up views of sequoias and the meadow. The views on this easy trail fit the monumental national park vibes. Bird sounds and more remote and expensive. I would not recommend Lodge Pole trail to waterfall unless touching the river water is exciting to you or plan to sit and picnic by the river water on a hot day. The trail is similar to the Vernal Falls at Yosemite but views are meh when comparing the two. Memorial Day 2026 had shuttle waiting times of 40 mins per shuttle. The park was not equipped for the extra visitors so normally shuttles stop at 6pm but were still running when we got on the last shuttle at 7-7:30pm. The signs should change from the shuttle every 15 minutes to up to an hour on busy holidays. I felt bad for the people at the back of the line as they were announcing that they were going to start ending them. Certain parking lots or lodge locations had flushable toilets, but in the more remote trail head locations they were out houses. The Moro rock and crescent trailhead outhouses had wasps flying inside and outside the bathrooms May 2026 , so I would not recommend using those bathroom locations and plan to go before or after at a different place. The Big Tree Museum, lodgepole, The famous tree place, and some others had flushable toilets and some other bigger locations scattered around the park.

I recently visited Moro Rock, and it was honestly one of the most breathtaking experiences I've had…read morein Sequoia National Park. The hike itself is short but definitely a workout, the stairs are steep, and you'll feel it, especially if you're not used to higher elevations. That said, every step is worth it. As you climb, the views just keep getting better, and once you reach the top, it's absolutely stunning. You get a panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada mountains, deep valleys, and endless forest -- it really puts into perspective how massive and beautiful nature is. One thing to keep in mind: it can get crowded, especially during peak hours, and the stairs are narrow, so you may have to wait at certain points. Also, if you're afraid of heights, some sections might feel a bit intense since there are steep drop-offs, although there are railings for safety. Overall, Moro Rock is a must-visit if you're in the park. It's a relatively quick hike with a huge payoff, and definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Highly recommend going early in the morning or around sunset for the best experience.

Weaver Lake is in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and it's a nice lake. It's only 4.2 mi RT from the…read moreFox Meadow Trailhead and you can get a FREE campfire permit for overnight stays from the Hume Lake Ranger Station. Weaver Lake is the easiest-to-reach lake in the wilderness and nice day hike. Trail has good signs. You'll take a Left at .7 mi, then do a bit of climbing uphill. You'll see Shell Mountain and the lake is at the base of it. You can try fishing, sit by the lake, or go swimming. We were tough hikers and did this after Jennie Lake http://www.yelp.com/biz/U0c1xXRqQ4tVUAnAk0khlQ#hrid:Hq3uExwk4GhLqpUk_27j2w which made it a long hike (about 12.8 mi RT) but doable. website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/

Beautiful glacier lake that is fine for swimming. Hike a little higher and refill your water…read morebottles with the glacier water

Great view on the trail, and of course at the summit. 14…read moremiles out and back, 4000 feet elevation gain. Strenuous. but rewarding!

This is a great hike but definitely not if you have children. But hey maybe you want to get away…read morefrom the families with small kids in Sequoia! I did the 13.4 mi hike from Wolverton but there is a 20 mi option stafting from Sherman Treee. There are lots of great views and the 4000 ft elevation gain is no joke especially in the last 2 mi leg which has a 2000 ft elevation gain. Remember to bring water, sunglasses, a hat and some food. We saw a father and son turnaround at the foot of the summit b/c they didn't bring enough water. Be prepared otherwise you are prepared to fail. We did the 13.4 mi hike is 7.5 hrs.

Wow!!! What an experience. I've been here once before in 2017 and I'm still in awe at this amazing…read moretree. We were going to walk to General Grant Grove from the visitors center as it's only a mile walk, but we couldn't find the trail. According to the ranger most people drive, but after driving for 2 hrs to get here we really wanted to walk. We drove the less than 5 min drive from the visitors center and parked in the overflow lot as the main lot was full. We tumbled out of the car and made our first pot stop to the bathroom. Warning there is no soap so either bring some or do as I did and used hand sanitizer. We then embarked on the short half mile loop to visit General Grant. This was my husband's first time and didn't know what to expect in this trip. The first unexpected part of the trip was the long drive from Lindsay and the hair pin turns. We took 198 to 245. I don't recommend this path. It was 2 hrs going 10pm at times due to the hair pin turns. The half mile loop was just my speed. I'm not a big hiker. Some fun facts: Genera Grant is also known as the Nation's Christmas Tree according to the sign in front of the tree. Later I looked it up and it was designated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1926 General Grant is 1,700 years old. I can't really grasp that. My own family tree doesn't go back that far. I'm hoping to die gratefully before 100 so this is well beyond any lifespans that I know of. General Grant is fenced off to protect it. But it reads that if 20 people held hands they would surround it. General Grant is 40 feet across.