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The Needles (Sequoia National Forest)

Hike

The Needles Trail

Summits The Magician
Inside Sequoia National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

2.0 mi one way · 917 ft climb · 8,165 ft high point

In Sequoia National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

The Needles Trail reaches The Magician peak in Sequoia National Forest, a 2-mile route gaining 917 feet to 8,165 feet amid the Needles formation.

Elevation

917 ft of gain and 540 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.0 mi from the trailhead
Quaking Aspen
Campground · California
2.0 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Kern Peak
- Summits Kern Peak
- Inside Golden Trout Wilderness
- 2,814 ft of climbing
4.4 mi one way · 2,814 ft climb · Very hard
Golden Trout Wilderness

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

The MagicianDestination · 2.0 mi in
DjinNearby · 2.0 mi in
The CharlatanNearby · 2.0 mi in
The SorcererNearby · 2.0 mi in
The WizardNearby · 2.0 mi in
The Sorcerer's ApprenticeNearby · 2.0 mi in
The BlockheadNearby · 2.0 mi in
The NecromancerNearby · 2.0 mi in
The WitchNearby · 2.0 mi in
The WarlockNearby · 2.0 mi in

Nearby reading

The Needles (Sequoia National Forest)

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: 2.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 917 ft
Descent: 540 ft
High point: 8,165 ft
Low point: 7,767 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 12
Trailhead: 36.1199° N · 118.5083° W

Get directions Open the map

Quaking Aspen Cabin

Campground · California

2.7 mi from the trailhead

Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area

Dispersed camping · California

20 mi from you

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

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

Lost Canyon

Ends at Columbine Lake
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,930 ft of climbing

5.2 mi of trails · 1,930 ft climb · Easy

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 5 mi away

Timber Gap

Ends at Timber Gap
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,337 ft of climbing

2.3 mi of trails · 1,337 ft climb · Easy

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 1 mi away

Eagle Lake

Ends at Eagle Lake
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,002 ft of climbing

1.4 mi one way · 1,002 ft climb · Easy

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 2 mi away

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- Inside Sequoia National Forest
- 1,025 ft of climbing
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Monarch Lakes
- Near Mineral Peak
- Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- 2,289 ft of climbing
4.0 mi one way · 2,289 ft climb · Easy
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp under a mile away
Silver Knapsack Trail
- Passes Frog Lakes
- Inside Sequoia National Forest
- 7,534 ft of climbing
31.4 mi one way · 7,534 ft climb
Sequoia National Forest · Camp 5 mi away
Bald Mountain
- Summits Bald Mountain
- Inside Sequoia National Forest
- Camp 3 mi away
0.3 mi one way · 137 ft climb · Very hard
Sequoia National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today64°43°Sunny
Fri64°47°Sunny
Sat71°50°Sunny
Sun

71°51°

Mostly Sunny

Mon67°47°Slight Chance Light Rain

Tue68°48°Sunny

Wed70°48°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph WSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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