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Bobcat Point

Passes Bobcat Point
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Camp 2 mi away

0.6 mi one way · 270 ft climb · 6,789 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Bobcat Point trail reaches Crescent Meadow and its viewpoint in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Elevation

270 ft of gain and 41 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.0 mi from the trailhead
Buckeye Flat Campground
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.

Crescent MeadowDestination · 0.6 mi in
Bobcat PointAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 0.0 mi in
Eagle ViewNearby · 0.5 mi in

Nearby reading

High Sierra Trail
Squatter's Cabin
Tharp's Log
Giant Forest
Hazelwood Tree

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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 0.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 270 ft
Descent: 41 ft
High point: 6,789 ft
Low point: 6,519 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 22
Trailhead: 36.5511° N · 118.7550° W

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2.1 mi from the trailhead

Buckeye Flat Campground

Campground · California

3.4 mi from the trailhead

Potwisha Campground

Campground · California

5 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

Upper Bubbs Creek - Forester Pass North

Ends at Forester Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,749 ft of climbing

5.1 mi one way · 2,749 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today60°49°Sunny
Fri60°52°Sunny
Sat67°57°Sunny
Sun68°57°Mostly Sunny
Mon64°54°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue65°55°Sunny
Wed67°56°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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