The trailhead for this hike is located within the Lodgepole campground at 7000ft. It is a fairly level hiking trail for novice hikers, families with kids and anyone looking for beautiful granite canyon walls. Round trip is well under 3 miles. The falls are best viewed in the Spring and early summer for maximum water fall activity but water does fall through most of the year.

A nice relatively easy hike (fairly flat) ending at a beautiful waterfall. Beautiful views all along the trail as it goes along a river. Also beautiful views of the granite mountains/cliffs on both sides as you hike. There were some crowds at the waterfall as this is a popular trail.

Beautiful trail. We enjoyed it thoroughly even though the falls themselves (at the end of the trail) were dry. You should not leave Sequoia National Park without experiencing the beauty of this canyon -- the pines, the river, the cliffs.

Yes it is over some rough ground and lots of climbing, but WOW! The beauty you see as you walk, and the views once you get there, worth it. My 78 year old grandaddy and pregnant daughter did it with no problems. Bathrooms and a water refill station are there at the campground before and after the hike.

We went with our 2 and half year old daughter early june. It was a wonderful short and easy(not so easy when we had to carry our little one) with lots of wildlife to see on the way to the Topokah falls. We saw a medium sized Black bear and a brown one. It was right on the trail. We also saw some deer. There were these beaver like animals at the end of the hike. The hike had so much to offer. Parts of the hike were very close to the river with beautiful views of the Tokopah falls. Lots of wildlife. THe last 0.2 miles was rocky and there was snow which made it a little slippery and we had to be careful with our kid. At the falls, our daughter loved the mist from the falls. ALl in all a wonderful hike.

Trail head is in Lodgepole Campground. It's a really nice hike and not very difficult. The only problem was when we got there the waterfall was barely a trickle. I guess it would be better earlier in the summer, but the hike itself was really enjoyable. When we got back we stopped and played in the river. Make sure to do that.

Did this with my 21 year old daughter, a walk in the park for her. It was all uphill getting there, but lots of picture spots, rivers edges, meadows, and tons of wildlife. Boulder hoping last quarter mile. Park in Lodgepole campground by the nature bridge and nature/bird center, past the market. Drive past Lodgepole checkin on right side like you are living there

This is a gorgeous hike with varied terrain and scenery. The trail head is at the end of Lodgepole Campground which is just past the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Drive past the ranger station and inform the ranger you want to park and hike. No problem - there is a big parking lot with a bathroom and water bottle filling station. The trail head is directly across the bridge.The staff at Lodgepole Visitor Center said this was one of the easiest hikes in the park. I want to emphasize that I felt it was a moderate hike; particularly toward the end. We were told it is only a 300 feet elevation gain, but it felt like more. Near the top there was a rock slide at some point in time, so some actual rock climbing is required to pass it. We saw some people turn back at this point due to not being fit enough and/or not having sturdy enough shoes. The trail is a bit steep at this point. At the top there is a beautiful view of the falls which run down large rocks. If you would like to access the water more rock climbing is involved to reach flowing water; not a pool. Also, be aware there is NO shade up there. Do yourself a favor and wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. We also got hungry after the 1.7 mile uphill climb, so I recommend bringing a trail snack. Personally, I don't recommend this hike for young children. If you are properly prepared you will surely enjoy this lovely hike! When you come back down you can enjoy a cool dip in some pools in the river around the bridge.

This was a great hike- reasonably easy with a well marked trail, not too much elevation gain and beautiful scenery. Classic Sierra forest with the river right by the trail, birds, a marmot and some squirrels. Last bit is over some rocks but stil a good trail, then you are at the falls, which were tremendous in April. Tons of rushing water, a view down the valley formed by a glacier and rocks to sit and watch the water. A great hike for most people, a little rocky at the end.

I followed the directions from trip advisor, and it took me to some ones house! I am giving trip advisor the one star, not Tokopah Falls. If someone could give me real directions, I would appreciate it.