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Kanawyer

Inside Monarch Wilderness
6,161 ft of climbing
Camp 1 mi away

10.9 mi one way · 6,161 ft climb · 7,586 ft high point · Very hard

In Monarch Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Kanawyer is a very difficult 10.9-mile trail through Monarch Wilderness, climbing 6,161 feet.

Elevation

3,155 ft of gain and 6,161 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.2 mi from the trailhead
Sheep Creek Campground
Campground · California

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

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: 10.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,155 ft
Descent: 6,161 ft
High point: 7,586 ft
Low point: 4,477 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 26
Trailhead: 36.8010° N · 118.6993° W

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1.7 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

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1.7 mi from the trailhead

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California

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Alta Peak

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Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,908 ft of climbing

1.9 mi one way · 1,908 ft climb · Easy

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 3 mi away

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

Bishop Pass

Ends at Bishop Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,372 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 2,372 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Upper LeConte Canyon

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,501 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 3,501 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 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

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri70°53°Sunny
Sat76°56°Sunny
Sun75°55°Mostly Sunny
Mon73°53°Mostly Sunny
Tue75°54°Sunny
Wed77°55°Sunny
Thu76°Sunny

Fri: Sunny · wind 0 to 10 mph SSE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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