About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain250 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadCrescent Meadow, High Sierra Trail
SurfaceForest trail on the High Sierra Trail
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
AccessibilityThe trailhead has some accessible parking spaces with significant slopes and accessible vault toilets. A wheelchair-accessible shuttle stops here in the summer. The trail is unpaved dirt with uneven rocky terrain.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

In the Giant Forest, take a hike out of Crescent Meadow to a spectacular spot: Eagle View. Some say it's even better than views from Moro Rock! Take the High Sierra Trail from the Crescent Meadow parking area. The trail starts in a shady sequoia grove at the edge of a meadow. It then ascends 3/4 mile to the viewpoint, with an elevation gain of 280 feet. From the rocky cliffs, enjoy a view of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness and the high Sierra. After you're done enjoying this bird's eye view of the park, you may return the way you came or you can continue hiking on the High Sierra Trail. This trail continues for many miles, so you can choose how far to hike and then turn around. Along this trail, you might see marmots, mule deer, birds, and other wildlife.

Tips
The view is the equal of Moro Rock with none of the crowd or the stairs. The first taste of the 72-mile High Sierra Trail to Mount Whitney.
Location

Crescent Meadow, High Sierra Trail

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