1.0 mi from the trailheadCold Springs Campground (CA)
Campground · California
Hike
Monarch Lakes
- Near Mineral Peak
- Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- 2,289 ft of climbing
4.0 mi one way · 2,289 ft climb · 10,393 ft high point · Easy
In Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California · National Park Service
About this hike
This 4-mile trail reaches Monarch Lakes in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks near several peaks and passes.
Elevation
2,289 ft of gain and 243 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
- Mineral PeakNearby · 3.8 mi in
- Monarch LakesNearby · 4.0 mi in
- Sawtooth PassNearby · 4.0 mi in
- Sawtooth PeakNearby · 4.0 mi in
Nearby reading
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Camp near here
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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