Alta Seven Mile Hill Hiking Trail

Alta Seven Mile Hill Hiking Trail

Alta Seven Mile Hill Hiking Trail – Sequoia National Park

Location: Sequoia National Park, Visalia, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, incredible scenery, lush greenery

Known for gigantic sequoia trees, the Sequoia National Park is a national park located in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Visalia in the state of California. The park spans 404,000 acres and encompasses a vertical relief of almost 13,000 feet. The park was established in 1890 and boasts the following features: Mount Whitney, the highest point in the neighboring 48 states and Kings Canyon National Park to the south. Apart from sequoia trees, the park is also home to the General Sherman tree, known as the largest tree on Earth. The said tree grows in the Giant Forest which houses five out of the ten largest trees in the world.

Moreover, to further explore the park, the Seven Mile Loop is a popular route through the Giant Forest. The high commences on the first six miles of the High Sierra Trail eventually leading to Mount Whitney. In this area, a spectacular view of the Sierra Crest can be seen. The trail continues to go up unveiling a unique row of snow-covered peaks. Turning off High Sierra Trail, the route descends through the dense pine forest and into the giant sequoia forest.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Bring a camera

The summit on Mount Whitney provides stellar view of the Sierra Crest. Moreover, the trail continues to go up unveiling a unique row of snow-covered peaks. Don’t forget to take a snapshot of this momentous view!

2) Use a comfortable backpack

Long treks on technical terrain can be very straining. Thus, it is important to use a backpack that fits perfectly and curves according to your spine.

3) Don’t get lost 

Trails can go for miles. Of course, you don’t want to get lost! A map, GPS, compass are essential devices that can help you located campsites, water, and an emergency exit route in case of emergency.