Sequoia National Park · CA
Lakes Trail to Pear Lake
Hard · Day hike · Best in Summer, Fall
Length
12.6 mi
Gain
2,500 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
A high-Sierra classic from Wolverton up the Watchtower cliff to a chain of cirque lakes — Heather, Aster, Emerald, finally Pear — set under granite walls.
Highlights
- Watchtower cliff edge
- Four cirque lakes
- Pear Lake granite bowl
Get there
Start: Wolverton · 36.5969, -118.7283
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Parking: Wolverton parking lot off Generals Highway. Park entrance fee $35/vehicle (7 days). Plenty of capacity but the road closes seasonally — typically Nov–May with snow.
Plan your visit on the interactive map
See Lakes Trail to Pear Lake on the live Trailspark map alongside weather averages, gear lists, an elevation profile, and nearby points of interest.
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