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Monarch Lakes Trail Sequoia National Park hike

Monarch Lakes in Sequoia National Park

The beautiful Monarch Lakes grace the Sierra in an alpine cradle beneath Sawtooth Peak in the Mineral King Region of Sequoia National Park. A 9.4-mile round trip hike climbs over 2,500... Read more.

Eagle Lake Hike Sequoia National Park Trail

Eagle Lake in Sequoia National Park

Eagle Lake is nestled within a high-elevation granite cirque in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park. The robust hike to the lake climbs 2,200 feet over 3.6 miles and... Read more.

Hockett Trail Sequoia National Park Hike Mineral King

Hockett Trail in Sequoia National Park

Campers at Atwell Mill in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park are in a perfect position to take a stroll down Hockett Trail. This forest path descends southeast for 1.5... Read more.

Mineral King Camping Atwell Mill Cold Springs Campgrounds Sequoia National Park

Atwell Mill Campground and Cold Springs Campground in Sequoia National Park

The Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park has two serene campgrounds, Atwell Mill Campground and Cold Springs Campground. RVs are not allowed at either of these tent-only... Read more.

Camp Sequoia National Park Campground tent camping Kings Canyon camping Sequoia National Park

Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are two large adjoining parks with many camping options. With so much to see, it is definitely worth spending multiple days in... Read more.

Panther Creek hike sequoia national park middle fork trail

Middle Fork Trail to Panther Creek in Sequoia National Park

Panther Creek falls one hundred feet down a canyon wall to join the Kaweah River. The Middle Fork Trail passes right above the falls, providing a view straight down the waterfall.... Read more.

Paradise Creek Sequoia National Park hiking trail near Buckeye Flat Campground swimming hole

Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park

People head out to Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park with one thing in mind: swimming in the relaxing pools. This easy 0.5-mile round trip hike leaves from the east side of... Read more.

Marble Falls hiking trail Sequoia National Park waterfall hike

Marble Falls in Sequoia National Park

Marble Falls Trail begins from Potwisha Campground in the foothills region of Sequoia National Park. The 8-mile round trip trail is the perfect spot for a spring hike. Follow a... Read more.

Buckeye Flat Campground Potwisha Campground Sequoia National Park Camping Foothills Campgrounds near Three Rivers

Buckeye Flat Campground and Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park

During a spring visit to Sequoia National Park, temperatures in the high country can still be quite cold. Night time temperatures can fall below freezing and there will be snow on the... Read more.

Giant Forest Museum Sequoia National Park

Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park

A visit to the front country of Sequoia National Park should include a stop at the Giant Forest Museum. Here you can learn a lot about Sequoiadendron Giganteum and ask the ranger... Read more.

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