Sequoia National Park - The Lakes Trail
| Type: |
Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): |
13.4 miles / 21.6 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
2,300 feet / 701 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
7,200 feet / 2,195 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
9,400 feet / 2,865 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Lake Views
- Mountain Views
- Streams
- Wildlife
- Woods
|
| Difficulty: |
Strenuous |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town: |
Sequoia National Park, California, United States |
The most popular backcountry trail in Sequoia National Park, the Lakes Trail leads up through dense forests into a clean, polished granite world of rock, sky and water. Heather Lake, the most easily accessible of Sequoia's alpine lakes, is found along this route, as is the "Watchtower" cliff with its spectacular views. Heather Lake is found at 4.6 miles, Emerald Lake at 5.7 miles, and Pear lake at 6.7 miles one way.
From the parking lot follow the Lakes Trail to "The Watchtower" or "The Hump" in the winter. After a grueling climb, you will be rewarded with spectacular views. Continue on the trail to descent to the lakes.
