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Summary: This is a nice hike, and would be a spectacular one if it were the only hike you were taking in Sequioa National Park. The great thing about this hike is that you get to see parts of three really superb trails: the Alta, Sevenmile and the High Sierra. The bummer is that it is mostly uphill, and not the most spectacular of meadows, points of interest, destinations or views. Although, the junction with the Alta Trail holds one of the best views that close to the road. You sit just above the tallest of the Castle Rocks, and not too far below the Great Western Divide with it's peaks and crags. You could also begin this hike at Crescent Meadows and follow the high Sierra trail to the connector to the Alta trail. If you are camped at Bearpaw or Buck Creek, take a different hike. If you are just going out for the day take the Alta trail in as a loop through the Giant Forest to combine this into an amazing taste of the sequoia and alpine parts of the park. Trailhead: In order to take this hike, you must be camped at Ninemile Creek, OR you can hike in from Crescent Meadow following the High Sierra or Alta Trail. To reach Cresent Meadow, drive 50 miles East on 198 from Visalia, pay the park admission fee of $10 (good for seven days) and take the left turn for Moro Rock, Crescent Meadows, follow the road to the end park and start on the High Sierra Trail, which is well marked. See High Sierra Trail to Bearpaw for more information. If you can't camp in Sequoia - take this hike as a loop - you won't ever forget it! (Lat:36.58328 Lon:-118.68866) Trail Guides for Sequoia NP - Ninemile Creek to Mehrten Meadow: Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks by Laurel Scheidt (Falcon) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park (559)565-3341 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Tulare County Hiking, Tulare County Trails, Tulare County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
