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Trip Planner:   USA  /  California  /  Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park  /  Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park

Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

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Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park reviews

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  • By RandSand
    This is a beautiful trail but be forewarned: If you take the Hump Trail route, you will climb more than 2,000 feet in less than four miles. Very steep and quite demanding! But, the views at the... 
    This is a beautiful trail but be forewarned: If you take the Hump Trail route, you will climb more than 2,000 feet in less than four miles. Very steep and quite demanding! But, the views at the...  more »
  • By Susie1028
    The Lakes Trail is between 12-14 miles and 2,800 feet of elevation gain (depending on if you take the side trails to the lake, and whether you do the Watchtower or Hump Trail). It is easily accessed.....  more
    The Lakes Trail is between 12-14 miles and 2,800 feet of elevation gain (depending on if you take the side trails to the lake, and whether you do the Watchtower or Hump Trail). It is easily accessed.....  more »
  • By Dang V
    It's not technical, but it's definitely a very serious hike. Within the first 5 mins we saw bears right away. Head up to WatchTower is 100% worth the view, plenty of signs so no risk of goign on the.....  more
    It's not technical, but it's definitely a very serious hike. Within the first 5 mins we saw bears right away. Head up to WatchTower is 100% worth the view, plenty of signs so no risk of goign on the.....  more »
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