Grey Meadow Trail

Grey Meadow Trail is a strenuous long loop hike in Sequoia National Forest and the Golden Trout Wilderness in California, typically done as a ~13.7-mile circuit.

The most popular variation links Lewis Camp Trailhead to the Kern River area, includes a river crossing, then climbs back toward Lion Meadow and the high meadows around Grey Meadow.

Route travel concentrates through deep pine forest and high-altitude meadow terrain, with Grey Meadow listed as one of the key meadow stops on the loop.

Along the way, the route crosses Clicks Creek twice and includes a fording element on the Little Kern River, which is considered dangerous during high water.

Because the trail runs deep in a remote wilderness, expect rough conditions from time to time—washouts, downed trees, and sections that may intermittently disappear.

This is a wilderness trip: overnight stays require a Golden Trout Wilderness Permit, and vehicles (including bicycles) are prohibited in the wilderness area.

Wildlife activity is a known factor in the area; use bear-resistant food storage (bear canisters) to reduce the risk of human-bear conflicts.

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