Length: 5.76 mi
Est. time: 3h
Gain: 2,208 ft
Loss: 74 ft
Max elev: 3,114 ft
Elevation profile
+2,208 ft gain · −74 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Big Meadows Campground (Campground)
Nicholson Hollow
⏱ <p>The average hiking duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.</p>
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.