8.8km
Total Distance
682m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An 8.8 km climb in the John Muir Wilderness from the South Lake Trailhead past Long Lake and Saddlerock Lake to Bishop Pass (3,649 m) on the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park, with about 680 m of gain. The trail starts at about 3,000 m, so the altitude is felt early, and overnight stays need a wilderness permit.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
South Lake · 44m from the start
Parking
41m from the start
Marked route
North Lake South Lake Loop

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes