Do you need a permit for Mineral King loop?
During quota season from May 28 – September 18, permits are required for this backpacking trip and are reserved by entry point. For completing the Mineral King Loop clockwise as it’s written here, be sure to select Timber Gap as your entry point. Reservations are available in advance through Recreation.gov.
How do you get a permit for Mineral King loop?
Walk-up permits can be obtained at the Mineral King Ranger Station starting from 1:00pm the day before your trip begins. UPDATE FOR THE 2021 SEASON: Due to Covid-19, walk-up permits are being handled differently for the 2021 season.
Where is Mineral King loop?
Trip Overview: The Mineral King Loop is a ~45 mile loop in the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park that traverses 10 miles of the famous High Sierra Trail and climbs over Sawtooth Pass, Kaweah Gap and Timber Gap.
Does the PCT go through Sequoia National Park?
The Pacific Crest Trail passes through 25 national forests and seven national parks, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It can be hiked in its entirety by experienced hikers, while many portions of the trail are used for horseback riding and shorter hikes.
Do I need a reservation to visit Sequoia?
Lodging in Sequoia & Kings Canyon is available year-round in parts of the park, and summers only in others. In both cases, overnight accommodations are limited and advance reservations are highly recommended, particularly from spring to late summer.
Do I need a permit to enter Sequoia National Park?
Permits are not required for day use in any wilderness within Sequoia National Forest.
Are there Sequoias in Mineral King?
The Mineral King Road passes through two groves of giant sequoias, the Redwood Creek Grove and the Atwell Grove.
Is Mineral King Road paved?
The road is 39.91km (24.8 miles) long and runs west-east from CA-198 (Sierra Drive) towards Mineral King. The Mineral King Road is mostly paved, but sometimes very good gravel or dirt, and eventually becomes a trail.
Does the PCT go through Death Valley?
There is no direct connection from Pacific Crest Trail (Landmark) to Death Valley National Park. However, you can take the drive to Redding airport, fly to Las Vegas, then take the drive to Death Valley National Park.
Are there redwoods on the PCT?
There are some really large trees along the PCT in a few places (I particularly remember a few 8ft diamter blowdowns past Glacier Peak on the original PCT route rather then the Glacier Peak detour), but nothing like a Giant Sequoia or a California Costal Redwood.