About
Length (round trip)4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,900 ft up
Typical time3 hr
TrailheadSawtooth trailhead, Mineral King
SurfaceSteep switchbacks through forest and meadow
Best seasonGiant Forest is best June to October. Mineral King road opens late May and closes in November; the high country holds snow into July.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🏛️ Historic site

A steep but short climb from Mineral King to a forested pass with a big valley view.

Tips
Half the distance of Monarch Lakes with the same kind of climbing. Old mining routes cross this pass.
Location

Sawtooth trailhead, Mineral King

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