Leave a Comment / Backpack, Northern California / By Hank Leukart / October 17, 2018 December 26, 2022 Black Rock to Sawtooth Pass, Mineral King Hike Details Backpack: Alpine Sequoia National Park, Northern California 4 days 33.5 miles 11,217 ft gain — 10,844 ft loss 7,001 ft min — 11,693 ft max Physical Challenge 8 of 10 Psychological Challenge 7 of 10 Beauty 10 of 10 Uniqueness 9 of 10