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Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park - Hiking

Hikes in the park range from low elevation trails through the Ash Mountains area of the park to peak ascents more then 14,000’ feet above sea level. The highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney, is on the park’s eastern border. Upon arrival at the park, rangers give visitors a newsletter with up-to-date information on trail closures, and recommended routes for hikers of all experience levels.

Buena Vista Peak		2 miles

	From the top of Buena Vista Peak, a 360-degree view looks out over the majestic sequoias in Redwood Canyon, Buck Rock Fire Tower, and beyond to a splendid panorama of the high Sierra.

Cedar Grove Overlook		Difficult	5 miles	3-4 hours

	The trail switchbacks up through chaparral to a forested ridge and a rocky outcrop. This strenuous hike will reward you with a gorgeous view up and down Kings Canyon.

Converse Basin - Boole Tree			2 miles

Crystal Lake		Difficult	4.9 miles one-way

	The trail to Crystal Lake passes the remnants of the old Chihuahua, then climbs steeply, providing panoramic views of the southern part of the Mineral King Valley, including White Chief Peak and Farewell Gap.

Eagle and Mosquito Lakes		Difficult	3.4 - 3.6 miles one way

	The route to both of these lakes follows the same trail for the first 2 miles, ascending steadily up the west side of the Mineral King Valley.

Garfield Grove		Difficult Intermediate	5 miles

	This is a one-way hike up into the Garfield sequoia grove.

General Grant Tree Trail		Easy	1/3 mile

	Trail leads to one of the largest living trees in the world.

General Sherman Tree		Intermediate	1/2 mile

	A somewhat steep, stair-assisted hike to one of the park's great trees.

Hotel Creek - Lewis Creek Loop		8 miles	5 hours

	This area was burned in 1980, in one of the largest fires these parks have experienced in recent years.

Hotel Creek Trail

	The cool of the morning is the best time to hike this trail, which climbs up the relatively dry, south-facing side of the canyon.

Lady Bug		Intermediate	3 miles

	Hike along the South Fork of the Kaweah in the upper foothills.

Lookout Peak		Difficult	13 miles

	Beyond Sheep Creek, the climb to Lookout Peak provides an incredible panorama of the park's backcountry.

Marble Falls		3.9 miles

	This trail climbs through chaparral to a lovely cascade.

Middle Fork Trail		3 miles

	See Moro Rock and Castle Rocks from this trail, before you reach Panther Creek Falls.

Mist Falls		Easy Intermediate	8 miles	4-5 hours

	This sandy trail follows the glaciated South Fork Canyon through forest and chaparral, past an impressive show of rapids and cascades, to one of the largest waterfalls in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Monarch Lakes		Difficult	4.2 miles one-way

	The trail passes through meadows, red fir forest, and the avalanche-scoured Chihuahua Bowl, before reaching the lake.

Moro Rock		Intermediate	1/4 mile

	This is a staircase climb to the rock's summit.

North Fork Trail

North Grove Loop		Easy	1.5 miles

	This lightly traveled, 1 1/2 mile trail provides an opportunity for a close look at the big trees.

Redwood Canyon			16 miles

The Big Trees Trail		Easy	2/3 mile	1 hour

	This 2/3 mile (1km) trail circles Round Meadow. Colorful trailside panels describe sequoia ecology.

Timber Gap		2 miles one day

	Mineral King Valley are kept free of trees by avalanches; Timber Gap itself is protected from avalanches, and is covered with red fir.

Tokopah Falls		Easy	1.7 miles

	This is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to the impressive granite cliffs and waterfall of Tokopah Canyon.

White Chief Trail		Difficult	2.9 miles one-way

	The White Chief mine, claimed by James Crabtree in 1873, made Mineral King a household name among miners of that time.

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