DAY HIKES WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE OF SEQUOIA HIGH SIERRA CAMP
Although we highly recommend the day hikes that begin/leave directly from the Sequoia High Sierra Camp, there are also some compelling hikes whose trailheads are within a short drive of our camp. These are good options for guests that are staying for more than a few days at the Sequoia High Sierra Camp, or who are among the many whom return year after year!
Here are some nearby exploration ideas:
Deer Meadow| Total distance: | 1 mile Camp exit hike to Marvin Pass Parking Area; 4.2 mile one-way drive to the Deer Meadow Parking Area; 3 mile one-way hike to Deer Meadow |
| Average hiking time: | 4 hours |
| Difficulty level: | Moderate |
This is a lightly traveled path that leads to excellent views of Kings Canyon.
From the Sequoia High Sierra Camp, exit camp along the 1 mile access trail to reach the Marvin Pass Parking Area. From there, drive to the start of the paved road (2 1/2 miles from the Marvin Pass Parking Area). Turn left and drive until you reach Forest Road 13S11 (this is marked with a road sign on the right of the road). Turn right on this dirt road and continue to the end, which is a trailhead parking area. From there, it is a 3 mile hike to the central point of the meadow.
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Weaver Lake| Total distance: | 1 mile Camp exit hike to Marvin Pass Parking Area; 12 miles one-way drive to the Weaver Lake trailhead. 3.2 miles one-way hike to Weaver Lake. |
| Average hiking time: | 4 hours |
| Difficulty level: | Moderate |
This enjoyable hike along a well-worn path takes you to a striking lake, warm enough for swimming, at the base of Shell Mountain. The views along the way are superior.
From the Sequoia High Sierra Camp, exit camp along the 1 mile access trail to reach the Marvin Pass Parking Area. From there, drive the entrance/exit road from Camp toward the Generals Highway (the dirt road becomes paved at Big Meadows Road). Before you reach the main highway, you will see signage for the Big Meadows Trailhead parking area on the left (after the campground). Turn left into this parking area and you will find the trail at the northeast end of the parking area. From there, it is a 3.2 mile hike to the shores of Weaver Lake.
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Redwood Canyon| Total distance: | 1-mile Camp exit hike to Marvin Pass Parking Area; 15.8 miles one-way drive to the Redwood Canyon turnoff. 2-mile drive on dirt road to the parking area. 5-mile total hiking loop to Redwood Canyon. |
| Average hiking time: | 5-8 hours (depending on how far you hike on the trail loop) |
| Difficulty level: | Easy to Moderate |
This canyon trail takes you through the main portion of the largest sequoia grove on earth, a pretty meadow, an old logging camp, a sequoia "log" cabin and returns along serene Redwood Creek. We like to suggest this hike to our guests that are eager to see a giant sequoia grove. There is a beautiful collection of sequoias where the trail begins; you can walk along the loop as long as you want, with some excellent picnicking areas along the way. This is a good sightseeing excursion as you depart the Camp, along the road that leads back to Fresno.
From the Sequoia High Sierra Camp, exit camp along the 1 mile access trail to reach the Marvin Pass Parking Area. From there, drive the entrance/exit road (Big Meadows Road) from Camp to the Generals Highway. Turn right on this highway (toward Fresno; approximately 3 miles). The next road you come to has a sign directing you to turn left toward Redwood Canyon. Turn left onto this dirt road (which is across the highway from the paved road to Hume Lake). Follow Redwood Canyon Road for approximately 1.7 miles and you will see a sign that says "Redwood Canyon Parking Area. Take the left fork (southeast), which leads through a fallen sequoia and continues for another 0.2 mile to the trailhead parking area.
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