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Hell for Sure Lake

Hike

Hell for Sure Pass

Ends at Hell for Sure Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,039 ft of climbing

3.7 mi one way · 2,039 ft climb · 11,368 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

This easy trail reaches Hell for Sure Pass in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, with a waterfall and Red Mountain nearby.

Elevation

573 ft of gain and 2,039 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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13.0 mi from the trailhead
Jackass Meadow
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

13 mi from you
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

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Hell for Sure PassDestination · 0.0 mi in
Red MountainNearby · 0.0 mi in
WaterfallNearby · 2.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Hell for Sure Lake
Disappointment Lake (California)

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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.7 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 573 ft
Descent: 2,039 ft
High point: 11,368 ft
Low point: 9,903 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 37.1460° N · 118.7983° W

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13.1 mi from the trailhead

Bishop Park Campground (CA)

Campground · California

13.2 mi from the trailhead

Bishop Park Group

Campground · California

9 mi from you

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

Palisade Creek

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,775 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 2,775 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Pinchot Pass North

Ends at Pinchot Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,519 ft of climbing

4.4 mi of trails · 1,519 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 8 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

Dusy Basin

Ends at Bishop Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,359 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 1,359 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 8 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today52°34°Sunny
Wed56°35°Mostly Sunny
Thu54°34°Sunny
Fri50°31°Sunny
Sat51°30°Sunny
Sun49°28°Sunny
Mon50°30°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph NNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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