High Sierra Trail

Sequoia National Park, California, United States

39.9 miles (64.2 km) · 10,408 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The High Sierra Trail route traverses 39.9 miles through Sequoia National Park, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 10,408 feet, with 6,774 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 11.8 miles and gains 3,803 feet. Vertical rate measures 261 feet of gain per mile. About 59% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.94th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.