Start
1549 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
36.76, -118.50 · rel 11628437
36.76, -118.50 · rel 11628437
Big SEKI Loop
A 250,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in California.
Loop walk
start = finish · California
250,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
47
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
4× ruins
2× summit
Donald Downs Plaque
monument ·
on the route
250,6 km
100%
Shorty's Woods Creek Crossing Cabin
ruins ·
120 m off route
250,6 km
100%
Shorty's Granite Pass Cabin
ruins ·
133 m off route
250,6 km
100%
Glacier Spike
summit ·
293 m off route
250,6 km
100%
Shorty's Vidette Meadow Cabin
ruins ·
347 m off route
250,6 km
100%
Junction Peak
summit ·
474 m off route
250,6 km
100%
Shorty's Bubbs Creek Cabin
ruins ·
498 m off route
250,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1549 m
–
3742 m
0 km
125,3 km
250,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
3292 m elevation
Halfway
3575 m elevation
Three quarters
3002 m elevation
Finish
1553 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Big SEKI Loop is 250.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Big SEKI Loop takes approximately 62h 21min to complete.
Yes, Big SEKI Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Big SEKI Loop starts near coordinates 36.7962, -118.5837.
Big SEKI Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.