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Cold Spring

Near Hatchet Peak
Inside Sequoia National Forest
2,459 ft of climbing

3.3 mi one way · 2,459 ft climb · 5,933 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Cold Spring rises 3.3 miles past Hatchet Peak and Cold Springs Saddle in Sequoia National Forest.

Elevation

173 ft of gain and 2,459 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.0 mi from the trailhead
Holey Meadow
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

15 mi from you
The Needles Trail
- Summits The Magician
- Inside Sequoia National Forest
- Camp 2 mi away
2.0 mi one way · 917 ft climb
Sequoia National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cold Springs SaddleNearby · 0.0 mi in
Hatchet PeakNearby · 0.0 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: 3.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 173 ft
Descent: 2,459 ft
High point: 5,933 ft
Low point: 3,646 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 19
Trailhead: 35.9427° N · 118.6511° W

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4.0 mi from the trailhead

Redwood Meadow

Campground · California

4.6 mi from the trailhead

Leavis Flat Campground

Campground · California

15 mi from you

Needles Lookout

Summits The Magician
Inside Sequoia National Forest
1,025 ft of climbing

2.1 mi one way · 1,025 ft climb · Very hard

Sequoia National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Lion Meadows Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia National Forest
3,486 ft of climbing

9.9 mi one way · 3,486 ft climb

Sequoia National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Kern Flat

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Golden Trout Wilderness
1,721 ft of climbing

11.7 mi one way · 1,721 ft climb · Very hard

Golden Trout Wilderness · Camp 13 mi away

Sunday Peak

Summits Sunday Peak
Inside Sequoia National Forest
1,065 ft of climbing

1.7 mi one way · 1,065 ft climb · Very hard

Sequoia National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Sherman Peak

Summits Sherman Peak
Inside Sequoia National Forest

2.5 mi one way · 983 ft climb · Very hard

Sequoia National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today62°49°Sunny
Fri62°53°Sunny
Sat70°59°Sunny
Sun72°59°Mostly Sunny
Mon67°56°Mostly Sunny
Tue69°57°Sunny
Wed72°57°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph WSW

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Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain