TST
California
271Miles
20–35 daysTypical thru-hike
Thru-hike veteranExperience
Jul, Aug, SepBest Season
RemoteCrowds
Named for Theodore Solomons (1870-1947), who first proposed a high Sierra route in the 1890s, this trail traverses the range north of the JMT through the remote Kings Canyon and Inyo National Forest backcountry. Largely unmaintained and requiring significant route-finding.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 271 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Alpine
- Navigation: Off-trail navigation
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Inyo National Forest (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Theodore Solomons Trail
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