Lookout Peak
Beyond Sheep Creek, the climb to Lookout Peak provides an incredible panorama of the park's backcountry.
Plan Around Lookout Peak
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Lookout Peak Details
Beyond Sheep Creek, the climb to Lookout Peak provides an incredible panorama of the park's backcountry. This strenuous, all-day hike is 13 miles round trip and climbs some 4000 feet to the summit. The trail that leads to the summit of Lookout Peak begins from the Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 14S11). The road ends at Summit Meadows southwest of the peak. On a saddle south of the peak the Don Cecil Trail, Summit Trail and Road 14S11 meet. Follow the Summit Trail, which leads north. The trail is one half mile long. It becomes less distinct as you reach the summit. From that point look for the easiest way to the top and continue climbing. Lookout Peak provides sweeping views of the Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks backcountry.
Difficulty
High
Distance
5.5 miles
Estimated time
7 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lookout Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lookout Peak
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0.1 mi away
Sheep Creek
Located on Highway 180, 1/4 mile from Cedar Grove Village.
0.5 mi away
Hotel Creek Trail
This trail climbs up the relatively dry, south-facing side of the canyon.
0.5 mi away
Hotel Creek-Lewis Creek Loop
You can make a nice loop hike by combining the Hotel Creek Trail and the Lewis Creek Trail.
0.6 mi away
Cedar Grove Lodge
Located within Cedar Grove Village, deep in the canyon of the Kings Canyon itself.
