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Best hikes in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    North Lake South Lake Loop
    54.0 mi
  2. 02
    Rae Lakes Loop
    37.7 mi
  3. 03
    Big SEKI Loop
    21.1 mi
  4. 04
    Tehipite Trail
    19.4 mi
  5. 05
    Elizabeth Pass Trail
    15.0 mi
  6. 06
    Avalanche Pass Trail
    11.5 mi
  7. 07
    Blue Canyon Trail
    11.3 mi
  8. 08
    Bubbs Creek Trail
    10.5 mi
  9. 09
    Lewis Creek Trail
    10.0 mi
  10. 10
    Paradise Valley Trail
    9.0 mi
  11. 11
    Goddard Canyon Trail
    8.8 mi
  12. 12
    Kennedy Canyon Trail
    8.4 mi
  13. 13
    Silliman Pass Trail
    7.9 mi
  14. 14
    Copper Creek Trail
    7.6 mi
  15. 15
    Sugarloaf Valley Trail
    7.5 mi
  16. 16
    Cloud Canyon Trail
    6.5 mi
  17. 17
    Gardiner Basin Trail
    5.8 mi
  18. 18
    Woods Creek Trail
    5.3 mi
  19. 19
    Don Cecil Trail
    5.3 mi
  20. 20
    Colby Pass Trail
    4.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.