Sequoia-King's Canyon
Defined by massive sequoia groves and glacier-carved canyons, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks deliver one of the West’s most awe-inspiring landscapes.
Top Stops
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General Sherman TreeThis trail has some stairs. It runs 1/2 mile down to the tree; the walk back is uphill.
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Tokopah Falls TrailThe trailhead for Tokopah Falls is just beyond the Marble Fork Bridge in Lodgepole Campground.
Information
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Basic Information
Operating Hours & SeasonsThe parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, weather permitting.
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Learn About the Park
OverviewKing's Canyon National Park abuts Sequoia National Park; managed jointly by the National Park Service, both are home to giant trees
Basic Information
Fees & ReservationsA vehicle entry pass, good for one vehicle and its inhabitants, is $30 and is valid for seven days.
Auto Tour
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Ash Mountain to Lodgepole
The Kaweah River to Hospital RockViews up and down the Kaweah Canyon as the highway winds up alongside the rapidly descending river.
Ash Mountain to Lodgepole
Foothills Visitor CenterExhibits on the foothills, which host more plants and animals than the rest of these parks combined.
Ash Mountain to Lodgepole
Marble Falls TrailThe Marble Falls Trail climbs 3.9 miles through chaparral to a waterfall.
Hiking
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Marble Falls TrailThis trail climbs 3.9 miles through chaparral to a lovely cascade.
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Middle Fork TrailLeading through chaparral to high country, the first mile of this trail offers views of Moro Rock and Castle Rocks.
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Lady Bug TrailThe Lady Bug Trail begins at the end of the South Fork Road, on the east end of South Fork Campground.
Camping
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South ForkLocated 13 miles from Highway 198 on South Fork Drive, which turns off in Three Rivers.
Lodging
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John Muir LodgeThe John Muir Lodge is located in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park.
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Grant Grove CabinsThe Grant Grove Cabins are located in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park.
Support
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VolunteerVolunteers play an important role in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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Sequoia Parks ConservancyThe Non-Profit Partner to the National Park Service in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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Sequoia Parks FoundationAn official non-profit fundraising organization for the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Nearby Parks Around Sequoia-King's Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sequoia-King's Canyon
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3.8 mi away
Don Cecil Trail
The Don Cecil Trail climbs the relatively cool north-facing slope of the canyon.
3.8 mi away
Sheep Creek Cascade Trail
This two-mile round trip takes about 1-1/2 hours and gains 600 feet in elevation.
4.3 mi away
Sheep Creek
Located on Highway 180, 1/4 mile from Cedar Grove Village.
4.3 mi away
Lookout Peak
Beyond Sheep Creek, the climb to Lookout Peak provides an incredible panorama of the park's backcountry.
4.7 mi away
Cedar Grove Lodge
Located within Cedar Grove Village, deep in the canyon of the Kings Canyon itself.
