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Dorst/Lost Grove

Near a viewpoint
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Camp under a mile away

2.1 mi one way · 522 ft climb · 6,650 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Dorst/Lost Grove is a 2.1-mile one-way route in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, easy and over 6,650 feet in elevation.

Elevation

522 ft of gain and 491 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.4 mi from the trailhead
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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.

ViewpointNearby · 0.9 mi in

Nearby reading

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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: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 522 ft
Descent: 491 ft
High point: 6,650 ft
Low point: 6,268 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 41
Trailhead: 36.6404° N · 118.8145° W

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Dorst Creek Campground

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Farewell Gap

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Kaweah Gap

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Weather

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Today62°39°Sunny
Fri62°43°Sunny
Sat70°47°Sunny
Sun70°46°Mostly Sunny
Mon67°44°Mostly Sunny
Tue68°45°Sunny
Wed70°45°Sunny

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