![]() Mark Blevins 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 Trails07/10/2023 - Open. Moro Rock6/14/2023 - Open Tokopah Falls6/142023 - A few trees accross trail. About half way up, snow and running water covering trail. Muir Grove6/14/2023 - Except patchy snow and downed trees on trail. 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 Grove6/14/2023 - Except patchy snow and downed trees on trail. 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 Trail08/28/2023 - All water corssings are much higher and much faster than seasonably normal. Kaweah Gap almost entirely clear of snow, what remains is low angle. Twin Lakes Trail08/28/2023 - Crossings are still high and fast for this time of year. A few downed trees on trail. Campsites dry and snow free. Alta Peak Trail07/25/2023 - Clear of snow to Mehrten Meadow. Still snow coverage as you gain elevation from Mehrten Meadow. Lakes Trail (Wolverton)08/17/2023 - Hump clear of snow. Some patchy, soft snow past Heather Lake. The Watchtower08/17/2023 - Open. There are a handful of downed trees on the trail. Tablelands08/17/2023 - Moose and Topaz Lake still mostly frozen. Snow cover up to 50%. Copper Mine Pass11/10/2022 Expect winter conditions. Colby Pass11/10/2022 Expect winter conditions. . Elizabeth Pass08/28/2023 - South West side snow free. North East Almost now free, one small, low angle patch near upper bowl. Tamarack Lake10/03/2023 - Trail to Tamarack Lake from High Sierra Trail on East Side of Lone Pine Creek is overgrown and difficult to see trail. Frontcountry TrailsMarble Falls4/13/2023 Open. Paradise Creek4/14/2023 Open Potwisha to Hospital Rock4/14/2023 Open. Wilderness TrailsMiddle Fork Trail4/27/2023 Open to foot traffic only, no stock. Maintained as far as Panther Creek. Expect much higher than seasonally normal creek crossings. Garfield Grove Trail (South Fork)5/5/2023 - 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)07/02/2023 - 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, multiple water sources flowing well. Lower Colony Mill Trail (North Fork)11/10/2022 - Open to Admiration Point. Expect winter conditions. Colony Mill Trail (Crystal Cave Road)11/10/2022 - 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: October 10, 2023