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7.5 miles
Distance
1,088 ft
Climb
-2,662 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,575 ft
Altitude change
9,209 ft
Altitude min
10,784 ft
Altitude start
9,209 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-52.2%
Grade max
81.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
Kearsarge Pass Details
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Riding AreaInyo County
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Ref Number#3307
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Beginning at the end of Onion Valley Road, the Kearsarge Pass Trail travels through the John Muir Wilderness. The trail climbs through forest and alpine tundra and past several lakes, including Little Pothole, Gilbert, and Flower Lakes. It is 4 miles to the top of 11,700-foot Kearsarge Pass. Beyond the pass, the trail continues into Kings Canyon National Park, where it joins the John Muir Trail near Bullfrog Lake. From the trailhead at Onion Valley to the John Muir Trail junction is 6.5 miles.
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Directions to kearsarge-pass trailhead
(36.773330, -118.417860)
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Nearby Trails
- Charlotte Lake Trail 2,188 ft
- Gardiner Basin Trail 1 mile
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- Bubbs Creek Trail 2 miles
- Kearsarge Lakes 3 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kearsarge Pass
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Where is Kearsarge Pass located?
Kearsarge Pass is located in Inyo County, California, United States. It is part of the Inyo County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.77333, -118.41786.
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How hard is Kearsarge Pass?
Kearsarge Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Kearsarge Pass?
Kearsarge Pass has 1,088 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,662 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,209 ft to 11,795 ft.
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Is Kearsarge Pass a point to point trail?
Kearsarge Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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