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OSM map layer · LineString
36.54, -118.52 · rel 1714300
36.54, -118.52 · rel 1714300
High Sierra Trail
77,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 36.54°N ·
118.52°W
77,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× summit
2× viewpoint
The Dead Giant
Attraction ·
487 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cleveland Tree
Attraction ·
388 m off route
11,6 km
15%
Little Blue Dome
summit ·
385 m off route
65,7 km
85%
Eagle View
viewpoint ·
on the route
74,2 km
96%
Crescent Meadow
viewpoint ·
25 m off route
77,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
High Sierra Trail is 77.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, High Sierra Trail takes approximately 19h 14min to complete.
No, High Sierra Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
High Sierra Trail starts near coordinates 36.5548, -118.7491.
High Sierra Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.