High Sierra Trail
USA · North America · Multi-day trek · score 77/100
At a glance
| Countries | USA |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | California (Sequoia NP) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 116 km |
| Typical duration | 7 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 3300 m |
| Best season | Jul-Sep |
| Start | Crescent Meadow, Sequoia NP, CA |
| End | Whitney Portal, CA |
| Permit / guide | Wilderness permit required |
| Special gear | bear canister required |
Score
77/100
Giant-sequoia-to-Mount-Whitney crossing of the Sierra; outstanding scenery; permits and snow are the hurdles
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Max altitude 3,300 m on trail proper; 4,421 m if finishing on Mount Whitney summit
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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