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Hike

Painter Camp Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Golden Trout Wilderness

1.4 mi one way · 583 ft climb · 5,654 ft high point

In Golden Trout Wilderness · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Painter Camp Trail is a 1.4-mile route to a waterfall in Golden Trout Wilderness.

Elevation

583 ft of gain and 417 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

12.5 mi from the trailhead
Troy Meadow Campground
Campground · California
12.7 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

WaterfallDestination · 0.0 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 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: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 583 ft
Descent: 417 ft
High point: 5,654 ft
Low point: 5,205 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 36.2212° N · 118.3531° W

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Quaking Aspen

Campground · California

12.7 mi from the trailhead

Quaking Aspen Cabin

Campground · California

8 mi from you

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

Mount Whitney

Summits Discovery Pinnacle
Inside Inyo National Forest
5,526 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 5,526 ft climb · Very hard

Inyo National Forest · Camp under a mile 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

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

Trail Crest

Summits Discovery Pinnacle
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Tops out at 13,604 ft

0.1 mi one way · 137 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 4 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri74°50°Sunny
Sat78°54°Sunny
Sun76°55°Partly Sunny
Mon74°51°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue76°52°Sunny
Wed78°54°Sunny
Thu78°Sunny

Fri: Sunny · wind 0 to 10 mph SSE

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