Discover Tokopah Valley and Falls

Topokah Falls Trail is a short trail leading to a cascading waterfall. As the trail gently climbs, it follows the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River below magnificent granite cliffs. Once by the falls, keep an eye out for yellow-bellied marmots sunbathing on the rocks.

The trail begins in the Lodgepole Campground. Continue past the entrance kiosk to the bridge just past the overflow parking lot. Spring and early summer are the most scenic seasons for this trail, as wildflowers bloom and snow melt sends water cascading down the falls.

Total distance out and back is 3.4 miles (5.5 km). 

In summer, take the free Sequoia Shuttle to the Topokah Falls trailhead. The Green Route (Giant Forest) and Purple Route (Lodgepole/Wuksachi/Dorst Campground) stop here. At the Lodgepole stop, walk toward the log bridge. The trailhead is just beyond the bridge.

Parking for the trail is located next to Lodgepole Campground in the overflow lot.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Lodgepole Campground Overflow Parking Lot

Parking for the trail is located next to Lodgepole Campground in the overflow lot. Walk a short distance on the paved road to the trailhead.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn

Accessibility Information

There is no parking at the trailhead. Parking is located next to the Lodgepole Campground in the overflow lot. This parking area is paved, and has accessible parking spaces near the restrooms.

The trailhead is a short distance from the parking area on a paved road. The trail is unpaved dirt, and contains uneven and rocky terrain.