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Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry — Kings Canyon National Park

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Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry is located near Kings Canyon National Park in California. The area features rugged terrain with forests and alpine lakes. Temperatures range from 30°F to 80°F depending on the season, and nearby attractions include Sequoia National Park and the General Grant Tree.

Description

The 10,500-acre Jennie Lakes Wilderness is a lovely mixture of lakes, meadows, forests, and streams. Mostly above 7,000 feet in elevation, this wilderness contains scenic variations of alpine and sub-alpine forest of White & Red Fir, Lodgepole Pine, Western White Pine, Jeffrey & Ponderosa Pine, with an abundance of wildflowers in the Spring and Summer. The summit of Mitchell Peak is the highest point at 10,365 feet. Four trailheads access 26 miles of trails within the wilderness. Several of these trails also connect to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park's enormous backcountry.

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There is currently no fee to enter the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, however Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park charges entrance fees at the Big Stump and Ash Mountain entrance stations. There are no overnight wilderness permit fees in Sequoia National Forest, but we do ask that you fill out a voluntary registration card at the trailheads. Note: if you enter the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks via the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, you must obtain a backcountry permit from the Park Service website or in person at their permit stations (Grant Village or Lodgepole).

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Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry — Kings Canyon National Park is located in California

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36.81388671 N
118.46805336 W

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Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020

Backcountry Perfection

Jennie Lake is part of the Jennie Lakes Wilderness area between Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. You will start at either Rowell Meadow or Big Meadow trailheads. Along the trail you can camp at Weaver Lake, Jennie Lake, Jo Pass, or Rowell Meadow. 

You will need to gain a backcountry permit to do this trail and make sure you know of updated water sources and filtration systems. 

It's about a 7-14 mile trek depending on which way you decide to go. Poop out pass is no joke.

  • Review photo of Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry — Kings Canyon National Park by Hayley K., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry — Kings Canyon National Park by Hayley K., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry — Kings Canyon National Park by Hayley K., February 18, 2020
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