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Lookout Peak

Summits Lookout Peak
Inside Sequoia National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

0.6 mi one way · 509 ft climb · 8,506 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Lookout Peak climbs steeply 509 feet to the peak in Sequoia National Forest. Very difficult.

Elevation

509 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.6 mi from the trailhead
Sheep Creek Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

19 mi from you
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

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lookout PeakDestination · 0.5 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: 0.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 509 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 8,506 ft
Low point: 7,991 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 35
Trailhead: 36.7688° N · 118.7163° W

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2.9 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California

2.9 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California

13 mi from you

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

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

Upper Bubbs Creek - Forester Pass North

Ends at Forester Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,749 ft of climbing

5.1 mi one way · 2,749 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 6 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today59°39°Sunny
Fri60°42°Sunny
Sat66°46°Sunny
Sun66°45°Mostly Sunny
Mon63°43°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue64°43°Sunny
Wed65°43°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph W

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