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Poison Meadow

Near Jackass Dike
Inside Sierra National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

1.7 mi one way · 682 ft climb · 7,485 ft high point · Moderate

In Sierra National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Poison Meadow is a 1.7-mile moderate route climbing 682 feet in Sierra National Forest near Jackass Dike.

Elevation

682 ft of gain and 252 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.1 mi from the trailhead
Jackass Meadow
Campground · California
3.4 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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- 3,501 ft of climbing
8.0 mi one way · 3,501 ft climb · Moderate
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Jackass DikeNearby · 0.1 mi in

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.

At a glance

Length: 1.7 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 682 ft
Descent: 252 ft
High point: 7,485 ft
Low point: 6,802 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Trailhead: 37.3096° N · 118.9603° W

Get directions Open the map

Mono Hot Springs

Campground · California

3.7 mi from the trailhead

Mono Creek

Campground · California

19 mi from you

Fish Creek

Ends at Rainbow Falls
Inside John Muir Wilderness
1,103 ft of climbing

4.7 mi one way · 1,103 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Italy Pass

Ends at Italy Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,226 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 2,226 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Evolution Basin

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,580 ft of climbing

6.8 mi one way · 1,580 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Dragonsback Trail

Ends at Twin Lakes
Inside Inyo National Forest
2,333 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 2,333 ft climb · Very hard

Inyo National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Lake Italy

Ends at Italy Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
3,325 ft of climbing

6.5 mi one way · 3,325 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu66°41°Sunny
Fri69°45°Sunny
Sat73°48°Sunny
Sun72°48°Mostly Sunny
Mon70°46°Mostly Sunny
Tue71°46°Sunny
Wed71°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 10 to 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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