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Tokopah Falls Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (47)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Sequoia National Park
  5. Lodgepole
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“A popular trail with beautiful views of the river, forest, and waterfalls. ”

Meryl Pa
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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

Point to Point

7,343' 2,238 m

High

6,765' 2,062 m

Low

580' 177 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Family Friendly This well-paved, well-maintained trail is perfect for the whole family. As always, keep an eye out for safety, especially at the bottom of the waterfalls where there are large boulders.

Description

The Topokah Falls Trailhead begins inside Lodgepole Campground. Inside the campground, follow the signs for the trailhead. The trail itself is well-worn and well-maintained. The trail is approximately 1.9 miles one-way, from trailhead to the waterfalls, with a constant gradual incline towards the destination. The trail follows a river within a forest and eventually goes through a rocky area with huge boulders. Once you get to this rocky area, you'll know that you are close to the waterfalls. Once you get to the end of the trail, relax and enjoy the views of the waterfall before heading back downhill towards the trailhead.

Bug repellent is a must, along with sunscreen and water.

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Land Manager: NPS - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

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Meryl Pa
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 47 votes

#1

in Lodgepole

#56

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  4.5 from 47 votes
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#1

in Lodgepole

#6

in California

#56

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Tokopah Falls.
Jun 25, 2016 near Three R…, CA
Tokopah Falls
Jul 22, 2017 near Three R…, CA
Tokopah Falls.
Jun 25, 2016 near Three R…, CA
This is the Watchtower as seen from the Tokopah Falls Trail.
Jul 5, 2017 near Three R…, CA
Views surround you on your hike up to the falls.
Oct 31, 2018 near Three R…, CA
The trail winds through a large rockfall area on the way up the valley.
Oct 31, 2018 near Three R…, CA

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Dec 28, 2023
Punna Lim
Oct 18, 2023
Eric Philipp
Beautiful hike. 4.2mi — 1h 44m
Oct 12, 2023
Art Lyons
Oct 7, 2023
Jodi K
Excited to do this trail, looking for trailhead! 3.8mi — 3h 15m
Sep 10, 2023
Jennifer Cooper
Jul 17, 2023
Nathan Roller
Jul 8, 2023
Jan Laurens
Jul 8, 2023
Daniel Burns

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