Sequoia National Forest · California

Big Meadow

7.1 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 34E15 · trail class 2 · typical grade 12-20% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, horse

Begins at the forest's mile 0, 35.8677, -118.3264 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins

Big Meadow Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

The Big Meadows trailhead provides numerous opportunities to explore the beautiful Jennie Lakes Wilderness . The trailhead has parking available along with one vault toilet. The info boards by the restroom give detailed information on the Jennie Lakes trail system. There are NO bear lockers at the trailhead. Please plan accordingly.

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

Big Meadow Winter Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

During the winter months, this location provides for many types of recreation. One can park here and begin a day of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, or snowmobiling. Sharing the forest is necessary on most of the cross country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile routes. Recommendations: Be courteous and respectful to allow all forest visitors to safely enjoy their winter travel. Operate snowmobiles at minimum speed near skiers or snowshoers. Maintain minimum speed until you are well beyond those on foot. Snowmobiles are limited to the forest roads, and not permitted on cross-country only ski trails.

All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.

Restrictions Restrictions are posted, but check at the Ranger Station for full information.

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.