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Hike

Lower Lewis Creek

Near Cedar Grove Overlook
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,246 ft of climbing

1.9 mi one way · 1,246 ft climb · 5,801 ft high point · Moderate

In Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California · National Park Service

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About this hike

Lower Lewis Creek is a 1.9-mile moderate climb in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks near Cedar Grove Overlook.

Elevation

1,246 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.8 mi from the trailhead
Sheep Creek Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cedar Grove OverlookNearby · 1.2 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: 1.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,246 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 5,801 ft
Low point: 4,555 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 26
Trailhead: 36.8005° N · 118.6912° W

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1.3 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California

1.3 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California

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Pinchot Pass South

Ends at Pinchot Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,831 ft of climbing

7.6 mi of trails · 3,831 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Alta Peak

Summits Alta Peak
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,908 ft of climbing

1.9 mi one way · 1,908 ft climb · Easy

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 3 mi away

Giant Forest - Local

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,070 ft of climbing

3.4 mi of trails · 1,070 ft climb · Very hard

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 2 mi away

Bishop Pass

Ends at Bishop Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,372 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 2,372 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Upper LeConte Canyon

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,501 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 3,501 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Alta Trail

Passes Alta Peak
Inside Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness
5,457 ft of climbing

9.8 mi one way · 5,457 ft climb

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Wed73°50°Sunny
Thu71°51°Sunny
Fri72°53°Sunny
Sat77°56°Sunny
Sun76°56°Mostly Sunny
Mon75°55°Sunny
Tue76°Sunny

Wed: Sunny · wind 0 to 15 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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