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The Watchtower

The Watchtower(edit)

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MODERATE

#1 hike out of 210 in Sequoia National Park |

MODERATE

5.1 mi

Distance

2 hrs 20 min

Time

2,080 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Sequoia National Park.

This trail goes by The Watchtower and Heather Lake.

Sights to See

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★★★★★

CalmSquall3026 3 years, 3 months ago

Cool casual hike super easy trail to follow and worth the view,seen a fawn and mule train on the way up,rain and Thunder o my return which I liked 🙂 fun hike

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Allen B 6 years, 2 months ago

Lol. I tapped on the rating by mistake and couldn’t undo it.

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DawnMound4822 1 year, 2 months ago

★ ★

DarkRose2253 4 years, 6 months ago

★ ★

FaintMoon1074 5 years, 1 month ago

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CrispAspen4624 5 years, 9 months ago

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DustyDusk1315 5 years, 11 months ago

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