Sierra Nevada Hiking and Walking Trails
This page is for visitors looking for walks, hikes, scenic trailheads, lake loops, waterfall routes, national park trails, sequoia grove walks, and mountain viewpoints across the Sierra Nevada. Biking and cycling routes are kept separate so each traveler can find the right kind of route faster.
Start By Region
Northern Sierra Hiking
Lake Tahoe overlooks, Truckee trails, Donner Summit, Nevada City, Downieville, Graeagle, Mount Shasta, Shasta Lake, Lassen-area routes, waterfalls, lakes, and scenic viewpoints.
Central Sierra Hiking
Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Mono Lake, Bishop, Devils Postpile, Millerton Lake, Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, China Peak, and Sierra National Forest routes.
Southern Sierra Hiking
Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon, Three Rivers, Mineral King, Kern River, Lake Isabella, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Trail of 100 Giants, Mount Whitney, and Lone Pine.
Mapped Walking And Hiking Listings
These SierraStop listings are for walking, hiking, overlooks, trailheads, and scenic foot-travel routes. Click a listing to open the GeoDirectory Place page and use the map tab where available.
Northern Sierra
Southern Sierra
What Kind Of Trail Are You Looking For?
- Easy walks: paved paths, nature trails, lakefront walks, town paths, and family-friendly routes.
- Scenic hikes: overlooks, waterfalls, alpine lakes, forest routes, and canyon viewpoints.
- National park trails: Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Devils Postpile, Lassen-area routes, and park gateway hikes.
- Sequoia grove walks: giant sequoia trails, interpretive paths, and big-tree stops.
- High-country routes: mountain passes, wilderness trailheads, backpacking access, and longer day hikes.
Biking Is Separate
If you are looking for paved bike paths, road cycling, gravel riding, mountain bike trails, bike parks, or downhill routes, use the dedicated biking section instead.
- Northern Sierra Biking and Cycling Routes
- Central Sierra Biking and Cycling Routes
- Southern Sierra Biking and Cycling Routes
- Bike Rentals and Bike Shops
Before You Hike
- Check current trail, road, smoke, fire, and weather conditions.
- Know the elevation and whether snow may still be present.
- Bring water, layers, sun protection, food, and offline maps.
- Respect national park, state park, forest, wilderness, and private-property rules.
- For longer or remote hikes, tell someone where you are going.