All 34 Trails in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | YNPG

Alta Winter Trail

Hard ski descent through Giant Forest. Technical terrain, winter only. Bring grit and traction.

Bear Hill Winter Trail

Easy ski/snowshoe under sequoias. 1mi, moderate grade. Winter conditions demand traction.

Big Stump

2-mile hike to 1891 giant sequoia stump with climbable viewing platform. Accessible picnic area at trailhead.

Big Trees Trail Wildlife

Paved meadow loop: giant sequoias, frequent wildlife, spring wildflowers. No effort required.

Clover Creek Winter Trail

Medium winter ski route through Sierra firs. Steep creek crossing demands traction devices and grit.

Cold Springs Nature Trail

Gentle 3-mile riverside walk in Mineral King. River views, wildflowers, history. Altitude is your only real opponent here.

Crescent Meadow

Flat 1.5-mile loop, zero elevation. Giant sequoias and lush meadow. Bears active spring-summer—make noise, keep distance.

Crescent Meadow Road Winter Trail

Most popular Giant Forest ski route. Gentle grades, sequoia corridor, traction devices required.

Crescent Winter Trail

Ski or snowshoe 2.5mi through Giant Forest. Icy pitches demand turning skill. Cold exposure is serious.

Discover Sheep Creek Cascade

Gentle 2mi loop through forest to a cascading waterfall with Monarch Divide views. Early morning or late day in summer. Avoid midday heat.

Eagle and Mosquito Lakes

10mi alpine push to turquoise lakes. 3,000ft gain, mosquitoes wreck summer. Arrive 6am for parking.

Explore Hidden Sequoias at Muir Grove

Quiet sequoias, 4-mile rocky moderate. Granite dome exposure at mile 2. Start early with 2L water.

General Grant Tree

Stand before Earth's second-largest tree. Paved loop, towering payoff.

Giant Forest and Lodgepole Winter Trails

Sequoias draped in snow. Winter trails demand respect and gear, but deliver a sight few ever see.

Giant Forest Museum Trail Center

Navigation is the test. Get a map at the museum, then choose: 30-minute grove stroll or full-day sequoia assault.

Grant Grove Loop Winter Trail

Winter-proof hike to the iconic General Grant Tree on paved loop. Traction devices mandatory for icy footing.

Mist Falls

8 miles to a spectacular cascade—but the slippery rocks at the end demand respect. Hikers win big here if they play it safe.

Monarch Lake

Alpine lakes at 11,000 ft: 10mi, 2,867 ft gain. Switchback grind demands grit.

Moro Rock

350 steps to a granite dome with 360-degree Sierra views. Exposed, steep drop-offs—not for the faint-hearted.

North Grove Loop Winter Trail

Ski through a cathedral of ancient sequoias on this gentle winter loop. 1.9 miles, 300ft gain—doable for moderate skiers.

Old Lodgepole Road Winter Trail

Ski to the giant sequoias and stand beneath Earth's biggest tree. Final pitch separates the fit from the fatigued.

Panoramic Point

Zero technical difficulty, 360-degree High Sierra vistas. Altitude exposure demands hydration—parking fills by 9 AM, arrive early.

Panoramic Point and Park Ridge Winter Trail

Ski to snow-covered peaks. Medium winter challenge, 5 miles, 920 ft gain.

Panther Winter Trail

Expert ski loop to 8,600ft Panther Gap. Steep grades, exposed summit, winter-only. Experienced skiers only.