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North Fork Kaweah

Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,173 ft of climbing

4.1 mi one way · 1,173 ft climb · 2,444 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

North Fork Kaweah is an easy 4.0-mile route in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Elevation

1,173 ft of gain and 631 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.6 mi from the trailhead
Potwisha Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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: 4.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,173 ft
Descent: 631 ft
High point: 2,444 ft
Low point: 1,765 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 28
Trailhead: 36.5449° N · 118.8950° W

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5.6 mi from the trailhead

Potwisha Campground

Campground · California

7.4 mi from the trailhead

Buckeye Flat Campground

Campground · California

13 mi from you

Alta Peak

Summits Alta Peak
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

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

Alta Trail

Passes Alta Peak
Inside Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness
5,457 ft of climbing

9.8 mi one way · 5,457 ft climb

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Crescent Mdw-Bearpaw

Ends at Crescent Meadow
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,685 ft of climbing

10.8 mi of trails · 3,685 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

Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today89°57°Mostly Sunny
Thu84°59°Sunny
Fri86°63°Sunny
Sat92°66°Sunny
Sun92°65°Mostly Sunny
Mon91°66°Sunny
Tue94°68°Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 mph SW

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