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Map Key

0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

6,773' 2,065 m

High

6,531' 1,991 m

Low

5' 1 m

Up

247' 75 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs No Dogs

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In the winter, you may need chains to reach the parking areas and snowshoes to reach Bobcat Point if there has been a recent snow storm.

Description

The Bobcat Point Trail provides easy access to a rocky outcrop where sweeping views of Moro Rock, the foothills, and the surrounding mountains. While you can access the trail from the Sugar Pine Trail, more people visit it from the Crescent Meadow parking area. Follow the High Sierra Trail out of the parking area, and then there will be a sign for Bobcat Point and Moro Rock that points you to the right.

The trail is a narrow singletrack dirt trail that follows the ridge line before starting its descent toward Bobcat Point. The trail is overgrown in some areas as bushes start to grow into the trail. There are glimpses of the Western Divide and other mountain ranges through the trees. At roughly 0.4 miles, the trail emerges at Bobcat Point where you are treated to great views of Moro Rock and the foothills below.

To the right of Moro Rock and across the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, you can see the Castle Rocks and Paradise Peak. Take a minute to enjoy the views, and if you brought food, its a great place to have lunch. From here, the trail descends more steeply down the hillside.

The trail crosses a small creek, which is no problem in the summer to hop across, before arriving at the junction of the Sugar Pine Trail. If you continue straight, the trail will end up at Moro Rock. If you take the trail to the right, the Sugar Pine Trail will lead you past some Indian mortars and return you to the parking lot at Crescent Meadow.

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David Hitchcock

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Photos

Lots of great spots to stop while on this trail to take amazing photos of the Crescent Meadow!
Dec 17, 2015 near Three R…, CA
Views of Moro Rock and the foothills below from Bobcat Point.
Aug 22, 2020 near Three R…, CA
Crescent Meadow, Sequoia National Park
Sep 13, 2018 near Three R…, CA
The trail runs next to Crescent Creek for a short distance. You may encounter animals (deer, black bears, etc) drinking from the creek during the morning or later in the evening.
Aug 29, 2020 near Three R…, CA
Sweeping views from Bobcat Point.
Aug 22, 2020 near Three R…, CA
Crescent Meadow from the Loop Trail.
Mar 14, 2016 near Three R…, CA

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