1.0 mi from the trailheadCold Springs Campground
Campground · California

6.8 mi loop · 3,447 ft gain · 10,546 ft high point · Very hard
From Farewell Gap - Franklin Lakes Trailhead, a loop with the Franklin Lakes Trail, Farewell/Franklin, Farewell/Franklin Lakes, and Franklin Lakes
In Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California · National Park Service
This 6.8-mile loop from Farewell Gap - Franklin Lakes Trailhead reaches Franklin Lakes in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks via Franklin Lakes Trail, climbing 3,447 feet.
3,447 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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