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Hike

Big Meadow

Inside Sequoia National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.0 mi one way · 665 ft climb · 8,172 ft high point · Moderate

In Sequoia National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Big Meadow is a moderate 2.0-mile route in Sequoia National Forest.

Elevation

665 ft of gain and 128 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.1 mi from the trailhead
Big Meadows Cabin (CA)
Campground · California

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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: 2.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 665 ft
Descent: 128 ft
High point: 8,172 ft
Low point: 7,592 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 39
Trailhead: 36.7181° N · 118.8343° W

Get directions Open the map

0.2 mi from the trailhead

Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)

Campground

0.8 mi from the trailhead

Horse Camp Campground

Campground · California

11 mi from you

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

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

Kaweah Gap

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,907 ft of climbing

7.2 mi one way · 2,907 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 6 mi away

Silliman Pass North

Ends at Ranger Lake
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,245 ft of climbing

5.1 mi of trails · 1,245 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 4 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat64°48°Sunny
Sun64°49°Partly Sunny
Mon60°44°Chance Light Rain
Tue61°47°Sunny
Wed66°48°Sunny
Thu68°49°Sunny
Fri66°Sunny

Sat: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph WNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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