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Sequoia National Park · CA

High Sierra Trail

Extreme · Thru-hike · Best in Summer, Fall

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Length
48.1 mi
Gain
9,300 ft
Scenery
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About this trail

The High Sierra Trail (HST) is a hiking trail in Sequoia National Park, California. The trail crosses the Sierra Nevada from west to east. According to the Yosemite Decimal System, the HST is a Class 1/Class 2 trail, which means simple scrambling, with the possibility of occasional use of the hands for balance.

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Start: Trailhead · 36.5548, -118.7491
End: Endpoint · 36.5943, -118.3711
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