Loop trail linking Yosemite's 5 High Sierra Camps
OSM map layer · LineString
37.82, -119.41 · rel 16490843
37.82, -119.41 · rel 16490843
High Sierra Camp Loop
A 76,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in California.
Loop walk
start = finish · California
76,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Water
Puppy Dome
summit ·
142 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Soda Springs
Water ·
on the route
76,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
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
High Sierra Camp Loop is 76.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, High Sierra Camp Loop takes approximately 19h to complete.
Yes, High Sierra Camp Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
High Sierra Camp Loop starts near coordinates 37.877, -119.3531.
High Sierra Camp Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.