Tokopah Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 1,200 ft high | California
3.4 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 3.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Tokopah Falls
Tokopah Falls is a waterfall in California, about 1200 feet high, on land managed by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tokopah Falls Trail: 3.4 miles round trip, from Lodgepole Campground (Marble Fork Bridge). Allow about 2 hours. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Lodgepole Campground closes in winter, and Tokopah Falls is inaccessible during that time. (nps.gov)
- Powerful undercurrents have swept visitors downstream, and snowmelt can cause hypothermia. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Tokopah Falls?
The Tokopah Falls Trail to Tokopah Falls is 3.4 miles round trip. Allow about 2 hours.
Where does the Tokopah Falls hike start?
It starts from Lodgepole Campground (Marble Fork Bridge).
How tall is Tokopah Falls?
Tokopah Falls is about 1200 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Tokopah Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Tokopah Falls.