The Needles Trail

Ponderosa · Tulare County · CA

4.1 miDistance
2,708 ftTotal climb
2,710 ftTotal descent
8,173 ftHigh point
7,765 ftLow point

Elevation profile

The Needles Trail is a 4.1-mile trail near Ponderosa, in Tulare County, CA. It climbs 2,708 ft and descends 2,710 ft, between 7,765 ft and a high point of 8,173 ft. Mapped for hiking.

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Updated 2026-07-21. Open the interactive map for routing, weather, and offline use.