High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to Whitney Portal
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Itinerary
High Sierra Trailhead
10.9 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Bearpaw Meadow
13 mi • 4,600 ft gain
Big Arroyo Junction
14.4 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Kern Hot Spring
16.4 mi • 4,300 ft gain
Crabtree Ranger Station
12 mi • 4,900 ft gain
Trail Camp
6.1 mi • 0 ft gain
Whitney Portal Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between September 28, 2025 and May 21, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | High Sierra Trail |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Mt. Whitney (Trail Crest Exit) |