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Dusy Switchbacks

Near Rainbow Lakes
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,921 ft of climbing

3.2 mi one way · 1,921 ft climb · 10,669 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

This moderate 3.2-mile trail climbs 1,921 feet past Rainbow Lakes in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Elevation

1,921 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.0 mi from the trailhead
Table Mountain (Inyo)
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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Pinchot Pass South
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- 3,831 ft of climbing
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Rainbow LakesNearby · 2.0 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: 3.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,921 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 10,669 ft
Low point: 8,747 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 37.0940° N · 118.5943° W

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9.2 mi from the trailhead

Big Pine Creek Campground

Campground · California

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Bishop Pass

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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

Palisade Creek

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,775 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 2,775 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Pinchot Pass North

Ends at Pinchot Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,519 ft of climbing

4.4 mi of trails · 1,519 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 8 mi away

Italy Pass

Ends at Italy Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,226 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 2,226 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

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Today59°32°Sunny
Fri60°35°Sunny
Sat64°39°Sunny
Sun63°39°Mostly Sunny
Mon59°36°Mostly Sunny
Tue61°36°Mostly Sunny
Wed62°35°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 15 mph SSW

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