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