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Pro
Granite-walled valleys, cascading streams, green flower-filled meadows, daunting views from up high
Con
It would be hard to get out if there was a fire.
In a nutshell
Solitude, nice scenery
Basaic Says: The last stop in the Cedar Grove area is Roads End a slender valley walled in by sheer, high, granite walls. Here you will either have to turn around and go the way you came, or take one of the three backcountry trails that pass this spot.
Basaic Says: To me, Zumwalt Meadows is by far the most beautiful part of the park. This lush, green meadow and wetland is nestled between steep granite cliffs and traversed by Copper Creek and Granite Creek. The walk along the trail and the boardwalk loop is very tranquil and peaceful;...
Basaic Says: Kings Canyon has long been a very popular place to escape the fast pace and rigors of modern life and relax into a slower pace. One of the people discovering the joys of that slower pace was Santa Barbara businessman George O. Knapp who used to conduct luxurious camping,...
Basaic Says: One of the first overlooks after entering Kings Canyon National Park from the Giant Sequoia National Monument is the Kings Canyon Viewpoint. This viewpoint offers a nice look up Kings Canyon as it traverses between Grand Sentinel Peak and North Dome. The wide "U" shape of...
Basaic Says: Snowmelt from peaks in the Monarch Wilderness like Mount Harrington feed Grizzly Lake which in turn flows down Grizzly Falls. This water flows down the Kings River into the San Joaquin Valley, providing the vital resource to one of the most important agricultural areas in...
Basaic Says: Another place to stop along the route to the Cedar Grove part of Kings Canyon is Boyden Cavern. Entrance to the caverns is $13 for adults; $6.50 for kids 3 to 13; and frees for children under 3. There is a gift shop with snacks and drinks, a picnic area and restrooms here....
Basaic Says: The South Fork of the Kings River follows along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. There are a few places to stop and take pictures of this pretty river. My favorite is the one by the bridge just beyond Grizzly Falls.
Basaic Says: There are a variety of food options available in King's Canyon National Park (Grant Grove Village and Cedar Grove Village) along with Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument. I did not eat at King's Canyon but had a good bowl of chili with cheese at the...
Helpfulness
You will be quite a few feet in elevation when you are at Kings Canyon.
At night take the opportunity to look up at the sky and stars. I live in Iowa and the highest point is like 900 feet. It is amazing what you can see when you are at 7,000 feet.
It's free and you can't see that view from just anywhere.
Updated Oct 29, 2008
Basaic Says: There is no access to Kings Canyon National Park from US Highway 395. To get from the area east of the park to the area west of the park you have to take roads quite a bit north or south of the parks.
Helpfulness
By the Visitor's Center you can get some basic supplies. Food, sun screen etc.
Once you get down into Kings Canyon there really aren't any choices. Period.
Once you get way down into the Canyon......it will take you a while to get back to the top.
Updated Oct 29, 2008
Basaic Says: Warning signs arethere to protect you, your pets, and to preserve the park for future visitors. Please obey them. There was a lot of snow here when I last visited. Be aware of your surroundings there are bears, cougars, and rattlesnakes here; and a protozoan called "Giardia...
Thar's Bear in Them Thar Hills
giampiero6 Says: There are lots of bears hanging around the campsites and the valleys. The park tells you that it is your responsiblity to keep the bears away from your food. You are supposed to scare them off by throwing rocks at them and waving your arms, banging pots and pans.....
mikehanneman Says: I atleast take a backpack with the basics - water, food etc. Depends on the time of year. it can get really hot in the summer. Wear correct shoes for your activities. Hiking etc. We needed sun screen and got burnt! Bring lots of memory for your camera.
Basaic Says: The trail to Grizzly Falls is short and paved most of the way. Those in a wheelchair can get close enough for a good view. To get a closer look, however, you will need to climb over some low rocks. Good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellant, a snack, and...
Basaic Says: The trail to the viewpoint at Yucca Point is not that long but is rocky in places with a slight incline. Definitely not handicapped accessible. Good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellant, a snack, and weather appropriate clothing, don't forget your...
Basaic Says: The trail leading to Roaring Falls is short and paved with a slight incline. Good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellant, a snack, and weather appropriate clothing, don't forget your camera!
Basaic Says: The Zumwalt Meadow Trail is a 1.5 mile loop trail that traverses a beautiful, lush green meadow with two creeks running though it and surrounded by sheer granite cliffs. To me, this is by far the most beautiful part of the park. Much of the trail is a boardwalk over the...
Basaic Says: Kings Canyon is intertwined with Sequoia National Park. Kings Canyon is home to the deepest canyon in the United States (8000 feet at the deepest point) along with a lot of great scenery. There is a very nice scenic drive through both parts of the park. Wander through the...
chewy3326 Says: Between Bailey Bridge and Mist Falls, the Mist Falls Trail follow the South Fork Kings River. Along the way there are hundreds of cascades, cataracts, and rapids. There were a few very pretty ones, a few very noisy ones, but they were all very beautiful. this was probably my...
Basaic Kings Canyon National Park Page
Kings Canyon is intertwined with Sequoia National Park. Kings Canyon is home to the deepest canyon in the United States (8000 feet at the deepest point) along with a lot of great scenery. Wander...
A grand canyon of a different sort
When it comes to American canyons, Grand Canyon gets all the hype: it's the largest, widest, longest. But the deepest canyon in the United States is not cut into an Arizona plateau: instead, it is...
Kings Canyon and Sequoia are contiguous parks which have been combined, at least for park management purposes. King's Canyon was established in 1940, 50 years after Sequoia reached park status. Three...
HOME OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS - KCNP
Of the three Sierran national parks, Kings Canyon NP is probably the least-known. It also contains the highest percentage of wilderness. Only one road barely begins to penetrate the Park - CA 180...
Kings Canyon...Worth The Time & Effort
I debated a lot if I should take the time to drive through and stop at Kings Canyon. I didn't know what to expect. I looked at VT pages and visited the National Park Service for more information. Of...
Build your own Kings Canyon National Park page
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