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Particularly Special Place
Description
"The Gem of the Sierra." - John Muir.
The favorite spot of of our old park's favorite naturalist is this green and gold field in the trees. Located further away from the main road and Moro Rock, you can find the solitude Muir sought with the flowers and deer that occupy this space. As this is where several major trails begin, it's a perfect stop for day-trippers and families. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the nearby Crescent Meadow Picnic Area.
Short Walk: At the very end of Crescent Meadow Road, there is the parking lot for this meadow. This is also the start point of the High Sierra Trail and Giant Forest Trail so the lot can fill quickly during the summer. Consider, as always, taking the shuttle when available.
Family Friendly: A short, easy hike near several other attractions. Picnic tables and bathrooms nearby.
Gem Type: Other
Check-Ins
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
12.8
mi
20.5
km
Lakes Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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42
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2.0
mi
3.2
km
Moro Rock Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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47
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1.9
mi
3.1
km
Tokopah Falls Trail
Intermediate
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - Minor Issues: 2 small creek crossings per conditions 2024 (trail has changed here and there since June 2022, probably because of the bad storms & hurricane remnant that came with floods in 2023)
55 days ago
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47
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1.9
mi
3.0
km
Congress Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Three Rivers, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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36
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13.9
mi
22.4
km
Alta Peak from Wolverton
Difficult
Three Rivers, CA
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Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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25
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25.6
mi
41.3
km
Mineral King Loop
Difficult
Three Rivers, CA
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Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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23
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66.5
mi
107.0
km
High Sierra Trail
Difficult
Three Rivers, CA
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Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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22
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7.5
mi
12.0
km
Giant Forest Loop Trail
Intermediate
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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22
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6.8
mi
11.0
km
Marble Falls Trail
Intermediate
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
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24
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9.9
mi
16.0
km
Redwood Mountain Grove: Hart Trail & Sugar Bowl Trail Loops
Intermediate
Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA |
Unknown
Update
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19
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