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Admiration Point

Ends at Admiration Point
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Camp 2 mi away

0.7 mi one way · 774 ft climb · 5,574 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Admiration Point trail climbs 774 feet one way to the viewpoint in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Elevation

81 ft of gain and 774 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.5 mi from the trailhead
Potwisha Campground
Campground · California

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Admiration PointDestination · 0.7 mi in
WaterfallNearby · 0.7 mi in
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Marble FallsNearby · 0.7 mi in
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Eleven Range OverlookNearby · 0.7 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: 0.7 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 81 ft
Descent: 774 ft
High point: 5,574 ft
Low point: 4,881 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 24
Trailhead: 36.5532° N · 118.8053° W

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2.5 mi from the trailhead

Potwisha Campground

Campground · California

3.1 mi from the trailhead

Buckeye Flat Campground

Campground · California

3 mi from you

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

Farewell Gap

Ends at Farewell Gap
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,669 ft of climbing

3.1 mi of trails · 1,669 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 3 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

Crescent Mdw-Bearpaw

Ends at Crescent Meadow
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,685 ft of climbing

10.8 mi of trails · 3,685 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 3 mi away

Farewell Gap

Ends at Farewell Gap
Inside Golden Trout Wilderness
3,077 ft of climbing

8.8 mi one way · 3,077 ft climb · Very hard

Golden Trout Wilderness · Camp 11 mi away

Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun77°60°Mostly Sunny
Mon71°56°Chance Light Rain
Tue72°59°Sunny
Wed78°62°Sunny
Thu80°63°Sunny
Fri78°60°Sunny
Sat75°Sunny

Sun: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 mph WSW

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