Summit National Recreation Trail
Sequoia National Forest, Southern Sierra Nevada, California
- Distance
- 53.6 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,900 m
- Start
- Near Tulare County
- Finish
- Near Tulare County
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km2,097–3,012 m above sea level50.5 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far uses the Forest Service's current 33.3-mile (53.6 km) length for Summit Trail 31E14. The mapped route measures 51.3 km (31.9 mi), about 4% shorter, so use the official figure for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Summit National Recreation Trail?
- The Summit National Recreation Trail is 53.6 km (33.3 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Summit National Recreation Trail have?
- The Summit National Recreation Trail has about 1,900 m (6,234 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Summit National Recreation Trail start and finish?
- The Summit National Recreation Trail starts and finishes at Near Tulare County.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Summit National Recreation Trail?
- Far uses the Forest Service's current 33.3-mile (53.6 km) length for Summit Trail 31E14. The mapped route measures 51.3 km (31.9 mi), about 4% shorter, so use the official figure for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap51.3 km · 1,900 m gain
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.