Trailhead

Marvin Pass Trailhead

Jennie Lakes Wilderness, California

About this place

Marvin Pass Trailhead is a source-backed overnight access point in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Kampilo publishes only the official trail geometry and permit or camp authorization options represented in the mapped catalog.

The mapped line is a planning reference rather than a guarantee of current access. Confirm road, parking, trail, weather, fire, permit, and closure conditions with the land manager before departure.

Seasonal access

Closures & seasonal access

Cedar Grove, Mineral King, Big Meadows, and high-elevation park roads have different snow closures and operating seasons; winter access can end far below the summer trailhead

Place closure

No recurring date-based closure of Marvin Pass Trailhead is published. Seasonal Big Meadows Road and temporary emergency orders still control access.

Seasonal access

Seasonal Big Meadows Road: Use the signed Marvin Pass/Jennie Lakes access from the Big Meadows corridor. Verify the seasonal road and Forest Service parking instructions. Cedar Grove, Mineral King, Big Meadows, and high-elevation park roads have different snow closures and operating seasons; winter access can end far below the summer trailhead.

Before driving

Check current park roads, construction, gates, and permit-station instructions for the exact entry. Seasonal opening dates move with snow and repair work.

Map

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Latitude
36.740839° N
Longitude
118.737895° W

Sources

SEKI Park Atlas Hiking and Backpacking Trails — snapped official trail pointSequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness PermitsSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks current conditionsSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — road informationSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — 2026 road constructionSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — current conditions