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Park Ridge Trail
Hiking Trail
Details
4.94 mi
1,072 ft
Traverse a scenic ridge on this hike.
The Park Ridge Trail traverses a scenic ridge, with a plethora of opportunities to enjoy long-range views over the surrounding mountains and forests. The hike begins at Panoramic Point, which itself offers a beautiful overlook of "a 30 mile section of the central Sierra Nevada including Kings Canyon and its adjacent mountains," according to [](
From Panoramic Point, you'll traverse south along the top of the ridge on the singletrack. This trail undulates up and down as it follows the rises and dips of the ridge. If you hike the entire 4.9-mile round-trip distance, you'll climb and descend 971 vertical feet.
"The trail ends at a fire lookout that is sometimes staffed by a resident volunteer," according to []( When the volunteer is there, hikers can access the top of the tower for a truly spectacular view of the region!
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Written by Greg Heil
The Park Ridge Trail traverses a scenic ridge, with a plethora of opportunities to enjoy long-range views over the surrounding mountains and forests. The hike begins at Panoramic Point, which itself offers a beautiful overlook of "a 30 mile section of the central Sierra Nevada including Kings Canyon and its adjacent mountains," according to [](
From Panoramic Point, you'll traverse south along the top of the ridge on the singletrack. This trail undulates up and down as it follows the rises and dips of the ridge. If you hike the entire 4.9-mile round-trip distance, you'll climb and descend 971 vertical feet.
"The trail ends at a fire lookout that is sometimes staffed by a resident volunteer," according to []( When the volunteer is there, hikers can access the top of the tower for a truly spectacular view of the region!
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Route Nm528B Climb | 0.25 mi | 184 ft | 13.8% |
| Forest Route Nm528B Climb | 0.45 mi | 230 ft | 9.4% |