
Challenge
Stage 13: Mather Pass → Pinchot Pass
Sierra Nevada
About this hike
This stage traverses from one high alpine basin to another. From Mather Pass, the trail descends into the South Fork Kings River canyon, then climbs again through a series of tarns and plateaus to Pinchot Pass—less traveled but just as scenic as its neighbors.
Quick facts
Distance
9.6 miles
Elevation
12130 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 day
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