Sequoia National Park

Mineral King to Little Five Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

Sawtooth Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

The trail to Crystal Lakes begins at the Timber Gap/Sawtooth Trailhead (7,800 feet elevation), which is located at the end of Mineral King Valley Rd.  The trail immediately ascends through a meadow boasting dramatic alpine views and a roaring waterfall. Eventually you'll cross Monarch Creek and begin a series of switchbacks that leads you through a red fir forest. The trail then levels for a sh...

Day 1: A long, rewarding day. Over the course of 11.5 miles you will complete around 10,000ft of elevation change.  To start, park the car at the Sawtooth-Monarch Trailhead (7500ft) and begin on the trail, immediately ascending to Timber Gap (9500ft).  Once at the gap, the trail makes it's way down in to a Valley as it follows a series of endless switchbacks.  After crossing creek, you will beg...

The drive takes about 90 minutes to get to the trailhead from Three Rivers, CA so plan accordingly and make sure you get there early. Lower Mineral Lake is located below Sawtooth Peak in Sequoia National Park.Once you're parked and ready to jump on the trail, head to the Sawtooth Trailhead. You'll immediately feel your hear racing as you climb switchbacks for the fisrt 3/4 of a mil. When you co...

Mineral King Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

Farewell Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

White Chief Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

First Mosquito Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.