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Alta-High Sierra Cut-off

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 5.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Sequoia National Park
  5. Lodgepole
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“Backcountry trail connecting High Sierra Trail with Alta-Panther Gap Trail. ”

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2.0

Miles

3.3

KM

Point to Point

8,954' 2,729 m

High

7,688' 2,343 m

Low

10' 3 m

Up

1,276' 389 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The Alta-HIgh Sierra Cut Off Trail is accessed by foot and/or horse only.

Need to Know

No permit is required for day use, but overnight trips require a backcountry permit.

Description

A short trail in Sequoia National Park that connects the Alta-Panther Gap Trail with the High Sierra Trail. This trail can be accessed by foot and horse.

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Lani Advokat
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  5.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Lodgepole

#1498

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#2

in Lodgepole

#165

in California

#1,498

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Castle Rocks from Alta Trail
Dec 17, 2022 near Three R…, CA

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