Marble Falls Trail Sequoia

The beautiful sequoia national park features the tallest peak in the continental united states and the largest trees on the planet.

Marble falls trail sequoia. Sequoia kings canyon national parks 47050 generals highway three rivers california 93271 9700 by phone 1 559 565 3341 by fax 1 559 565 3730. The trail starts along the steep bank to the right. Marble falls trailhead is located up a small service road near camp potwisha campground site 14. Marble falls trail this trail climbs 3 9 miles 6km through chaparral to a lovely cascade.

At 3 1 miles the trail begins a mild descent down to the banks of the river at the base of marble falls. There are numerous caves mount whitney and the granite dome. Please note that pets are not permitted on any of the trails in sequoia and kings canyon national parks. Access the park from highway 198.

Marble falls trail begins from potwisha campground in the foothills region of sequoia national park. There you will find the world s largest tree general sherman and many of the world s other largest trees. A moderate eight mile hike out and back the marble falls trail begins at the back of potwisha campground near a small trailhead near site no. 47050 generals hwy sequoia national park three rivers ca 93271 9599.

The 8 mile round trip trail is the perfect spot for a spring hike. Expect several switchbacks during the ascent which provide some nice respite. Park near site 14 at potwisha campground. While much of sequoia national park is almost completely inaccessible to vehicles without chains in the winter the marble falls trail is a fantastic hike that is typically open year round for hikers who do not wish to traverse the twisty generals highway any higher than the lush potwisha campground while there are none of the famous sequoia trees in the low elevations of the sierra seeing.

Immediately the trail is a singletrack climb. The chaparral disappears entirely and the remainder of the hike passes through the dense shade of oak woodland with a few douglas firs hanging out in spring fed drainages. Start on a service road for about 1 4 mile and make a right onto marble falls trail which is well marked. Follow a flower lined path up a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.

Follow the dirt road across the concrete ditch. A nature lover s paradise the marble fork trail is the longest and most dramatic trail in the foothills of sequoia national park and is located off of the generals highway or main road through the park.