Near Jennie Lake Trail
You can see the Monarch Divide far north from Jennie Lake Trail.
Near Jennie Lake Trail
Jennie Lake.
Near Jennie Lake Trail
Granite scree along Jennie Lake Trail.
Near Jennie Lake Trail
Jennie Lake.
Near Jennie Lake Trail
Siliman Crest from JO Pass.

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Jennie Lake Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Hike to the top of the Kings-Kaweah Divide with its beautiful backcountry lakes.
5.9
mi
Distance
1,782
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.92mi
Distance
1,782ft
Elevation Gain
552ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
9,483ft
High Point
8,184ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Leaving Weaver Lake Trail #30E09, head south further up through the sequoia grove. After about half a mile, you'll cross Stony Creek and reach Poison Meadow. After another half mile, views south and west slowly open up and the trail becomes more of a granite scree field. At 1.5 miles, the trail bends east and descends for just a bit before ascending again to Poop Out Pass. Reach Stony Creek Trail at 2.5 miles and Poop Out Pass at 3 miles. The pass itself is very unimpressive without any views and in fact it's hard to tell where exactly the pass is. Descend on the northern side of the Kings-Kaweah Divide across a large area of granite scree. Bottom out at roughly 4 miles as the trail enters forest again. From here, the trail ascends steadily. Reach Jennie Lake at 4.5 miles. The lake is a little south of the trail with plenty of great camping spots along the northern shore. Continue further to the top of the Kings-Kaweah Divide. As you reach JO Pass, some good views are towards the south into Sequoia National Park.

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