1.4 mi from the trailheadGoldledge Campground
Campground · California
Hike
Packsaddle
- Inside Sequoia National Forest
- 5,290 ft of climbing
- Camp 1 mi away
13.3 mi out & back · 5,290 ft gain · 5,557 ft high point · Very hard
From Rincon Trailhead via Rincon (4.4 mi)
In Sequoia National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Packsaddle is a 13.3-mile out-and-back from Rincon Trailhead using Rincon Trail in Sequoia National Forest, climbing 5,290 feet to 5,557 feet.
Elevation
5,290 ft of gain round trip.
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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Camp near here
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