High Sierra Trail
72 miles from Sequoia's Giant Forest across the Great Western Divide to Whitney's summit.
Where on earth
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sierra alpine (1,900–4,400 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sierra alpine (1,900–4,400 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
72 miles from Sequoia's Giant Forest across the Great Western Divide to Whitney's summit.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sierra alpine (1,900–4,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra alpine (1,900–4,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
High Sierra Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at High Sierra Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
