On this page, you will find the most recent trail conditions that are available to park staff. After a record-breaking winter, wilderness conditions will be snowy until late summer, and conditions may be treacherous. Recent wildfires throughout the parks have created tree hazards and other safety concerns for hiking in burned areas. You can help us by sending an email to report trail conditions. For more information please call the Wilderness Office at (559) 565-3766. For snowpack data, visit the California Department of Water Resources snow survey website. Trail Conditions by District Trail conditions will be updated as information is reported by park staff and backcountry users. During fall, winter, and spring seasons, and during periods when our wilderness ranger stations are not staffed, trail conditions reports are received less frequently. If conditions are not available, please speak with a park ranger or the Wilderness Permit Office for more information.
Frontcountry TrailsGiant Forest Trails12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Moro Rock12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Tokopah Falls12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Muir Grove12/12/2023 - Hikers may see the impacts of the 2021 KNP Complex Fire in the area, including burned and dead trees. Learn how to stay safe in burned areas. Expect winter conditions. Dorst - Lost Grove12/12/2023 - Hikers may see the impacts of the 2021 KNP Complex Fire in the area, including burned and dead trees. Learn how to stay safe in burned areas. Expect winter conditions. Wilderness TrailsHigh Sierra Trail12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Twin Lakes Trail12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Some snow over Sillman Pass and around Lost and Ranger Lakes. Alta Peak Trail12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Some snow near peak. Lakes Trail (Wolverton)12/12/2023 - Be prepared for ice and snow on trail. The Watchtower1/04/2024 - Closed for the season. Tablelands12/12/2023 - Be prepared for ice and snow. Colby Pass12/12/2023 - Be prepared for ice and snow. Elizabeth Pass12/12/2023 - Be prepared for ice and snow. Tamarack Lake12/12/2023 - Be prepared for ice and snow. Frontcountry TrailsMarble Falls12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Paradise Creek12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Potwisha to Hospital Rock12/12/2023 - Be prepared for icy conditions. Wilderness TrailsMiddle Fork Trail12/12/2023 - Access Road closed, park at Hospital Rock. Open to foot traffic only, no stock. Garfield Grove Trail (South Fork)12/12/2023 - Road to the trailhead is rough and not accessible due to storm damage a mile from the trail head. Parking is Very limited. Trail washed out by multiple landslides within first mile of the trail. Ladybug Trail (South Fork)12/12/2023 - Road to the trailhead is rough and not accessible due to storm damage a mile from the trail head.Parking is Very limited. Cross directly North across ravine to reach the trailhead (sign crushed by a tree). Trail is slightly overgrown but in good condition to Whiskey Log turn-off. Lower Colony Mill Trail (North Fork)12/12/2023 - Open to Admiration Point. Expect winter conditions. Colony Mill Trail (Crystal Cave Road)12/12/2023 - Closed from Admiration Point to Crystal Cave Road due to impacts from the 2021 KNP Complex Fire. 4/28/2023 The Road To Mineral King Is Closed Due To Storm Damage
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Last updated: January 4, 2024