High Sierra Trail
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United States United States
General information about High Sierra Trail
Difficulty
Length
113 km
Elevation gain
4.900 m
Elevation loss
4.400 m
Highest Point
Mount Whitney / 4.421 m
Lowest Point
Crescent Meadow / 2.050 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
113 km
4.900 m
4.400 m
Mount Whitney
4.421 m
Crescent Meadow
2.050 m

The best time to hike the High Sierra Trail is:

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The High Sierra Trail runs for a length of 113 kilometers through Kalifornien in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 6 days to walk the High Sierra Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the High Sierra Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to High Sierra Trail via Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab / Uber. Duration approx. 5 hours.

Departure

Departure from High Sierra Trail is via Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab / Uber. Takes about 5 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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