Kanawyer Loop Trail Kings Canyon National Park Road's End hike to Bailey Bridge Bubbs Creek Trail Cedar Grove Area
Kings Canyon is a rugged trench in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that is so remote it can only be accessed from one road. In such a landscape, where a pristine river slices down a canyon between sheer rock walls, you would not expect to find a long and level trail suitable for casual hikers, but that's exactly what you will find on Kanawyer Loop Trail. This easy 5-mile trek with just 125 feet... Read more.
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Tagged with · Cedar Grove · Kings Canyon · National Parks
Distance: 5 miles · Elevation change: 125 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 12, 2017
Grant Village to Grant Grove Trail General Grant Tree Trail Azalea Campground Hike
If you visit the Grant Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park, you will probably want to stop by both the General Grant Tree in the Grant Grove and the visitor center in nearby Grant Village. You can drive between these two locations or connect them on foot with a trail that is one-mile one-way, passing through Azalea Campground to bridge the two busy areas. The trail is easy, a little... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 250 feet
By: Published: Last updated: December 5, 2018
North Boundary Trail Loop Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove Hike
The General Grant Tree Trail is the busiest hike in the Grant Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park, but most visitors probably don't know that the popular paved loop can be used to reach North Boundary Trail, a narrow dirt trail that sees little foot traffic. Cross through the Grant Grove to reach a 2.75-mile loop on North Boundary Trail and North Boundary Cutoff Trail that circles a... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 3.55 miles · Elevation change: 375 feet
By: Published: Last updated: December 5, 2018
General Grant Tree Trail Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove Loop Hike
The Grant Grove is one of the top draws in Kings Canyon National Park, containing the park's most important sequoia, the General Grant Tree. The Grant Grove is one of the world's premier sequoia habitats with several of the world's largest trees. It is the oldest section of Kings Canyon National Park, first protected as General Grant National Park in 1890. A paved 0.8-mile loop explores the... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks · Nature Trails · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 0.8 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet
By: Published: Last updated: December 5, 2018
Dead Giant Loop Trail Sequoia Lake Overlook Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove Hike Sunset Trail
Dead Giant Loop Trail is an enjoyable single-track loop trail through a forest of giant sequoias and pines in the Grant Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park. In addition to a massive still-standing dead sequoia, the lightly traveled trail passes Sequoia Lake Overlook, which presents views over a small blue reservoir to the southwest just outside the national park. Reached via Sunset... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 2.25 miles · Elevation change: 300 feet
By: Published: Last updated: September 11, 2019
North Grove Trail Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove Loop Hike Sunset Trail
On the west side of the Grant Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park, you will find the North Grove of Giant Sequoias, where hikers can set out downhill on a loop through a forest of big trees. North Grove Trail is 1.4 miles long and connects to Sunset Trail at both ends to form a 2-mile loop with 350 feet of elevation change. North Grove Trail combines nicely with the adjacent Dead Giant... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 350 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 12, 2018
Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park hike Roaring River Falls Trail Cedar Grove Area
Of course it is Yosemite Valley that rules the Sierra when it comes to waterfalls, but Kings Canyon has some regal waterfalls of its own, like Roaring River Falls. Located just off Generals Highway in the Cedar Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park, the short but violent waterfall can be reached on a paved 0.3-mile round trip hike. Roaring River Falls makes a quick, rewarding outing and... Read more.
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Tagged with · Cedar Grove · National Parks · Waterfalls
Distance: 0.3 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 13, 2017
Hart Tree and Fallen Goliath Loop Kings Canyon National Park Redwood Mountain Grove hike Redwood Creek Trail Hart Tree Trail Loop
Despite being the world's largest grove of giant sequoias, the Redwood Mountain Grove receives far fewer visitors than the Giant Forest and the General Grant Grove. Those that do visit are in for a treat. Redwood Mountain Grove is a haven for hikers. Three long trails exploring the Redwood Mountain Grove (Sugar Bowl Trail, Redwood Creek Trail, and Hart Tree Trail) can be coupled to form... Read more.
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Tagged with · National Parks · Redwood Mountain Grove · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 8.3 miles · Elevation change: 925 feet
By: Published: Last updated: August 29, 2019
Buena Vista Peak Trail Kings Canyon National Park Redwood Mountain Grove hike to Buena Vista Peak summit trek
What's taller than a giant sequoia? In the Redwood Mountain Grove, the world's largest sequoia grove, the something taller is Buena Vista Peak, a granite summit that rises above the big trees. The hike to the top of Buena Vista Peak is just 2 miles round trip with 420 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the easier summits to reach in the Sierra. The 360-degree views from Buena Vista... Read more.
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Tagged with · National Parks · Redwood Mountain Grove · Summits
Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 420 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 13, 2017
Panoramic Point Trail Kings Canyon National Park scenic view overlook hike
In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sometimes you have to hike a great distance to a great view, and sometimes you don't. Panoramic Point is the latter. The outstanding overlook can be reached via a paved 0.5-mile round trip hike with one switchback. The views are worthy of the name, looking northeast over Kings Canyon and surrounding snowy peaks. The trailhead is just a couple miles from... Read more.
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Tagged with · Grant Grove · National Parks
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 13, 2017