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Avalanche Pass - Sphinx

Near Avalanche Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
4,129 ft of climbing

5.5 mi one way · 4,129 ft climb · 10,035 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Avalanche Pass-Sphinx is an easy 5.5-mile one-way trail to Avalanche Pass in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks reaching 10,035 feet.

Elevation

325 ft of gain and 4,129 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.3 mi from the trailhead
Moraine Campground (CA)
Campground · California

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Avalanche PassNearby · 0.0 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: 5.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 325 ft
Descent: 4,129 ft
High point: 10,035 ft
Low point: 6,231 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 12
Trailhead: 36.7492° N · 118.5559° W

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6.3 mi from the trailhead

Sheep Creek Campground

Campground · California

6.3 mi from the trailhead

Moraine Campground

Campground · California

13 mi from you

Pinchot Pass South

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Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,831 ft of climbing

7.6 mi of trails · 3,831 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

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

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 2 mi away

Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route

Summits Mount Whitney
Inside Inyo National Forest
6,518 ft of climbing

4.8 mi of trails · 6,518 ft climb

Inyo National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Mount Whitney

Summits Discovery Pinnacle
Inside Inyo National Forest
5,526 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 5,526 ft climb · Very hard

Inyo National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri55°40°Sunny
Sat59°43°Sunny
Sun58°44°Mostly Sunny
Mon54°41°Chance Light Rain
Tue57°42°Sunny
Wed59°43°Sunny
Thu59°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Sunny · wind 0 to 10 mph WSW

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