Forester Pass Mountain Ascent

Two hikers pick their way up the switchbacks cut into the granite face below Forester Pass, dwarfed by the scale of the rock.

The approach to Forester Pass is always a grind, especially in the midday sun. This section of trail has been reinforced with rock walls to prevent erosion, but it's still a scramble.

Forester Pass, Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA · 2025