Name: Farewell Gap Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Dogs aren't allowed in Sequoia National Park, but are allowed in the surrounding USFS land.

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Jun 23, 2016

Josh Gibbel

Jun 5, 2016

Brandon Cheney

Farewell gap is still snow covered at higher elevations. Trail is hard recognize, and getting through the gap is extremely sketchy. 7mi

Jun 5, 2016

Michael Brabner

Moderate climb beginning from Mineral King Ranger Station. Snow on pass makes it difficult to find trail. Plenty of water along the route.

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Farewell Gap Trail

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10,650' 3,246 m

8,838' 2,694 m

3,402' 1,037 m

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