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Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is internationally significant for its unique scenic and geologic displays.
Plan Around Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
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Kings Canyon Scenic Byway Details
The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is internationally significant for its unique scenic and geologic displays. Highway 180 is a showcase of natures wonderland. The largest species of trees on earth, the giant sequoia, and one of the deepest canyons in America, the Kings Canyon, are two outstanding tributes to the natural beauty found here. You will experience dramatic changes in vegetation, wildlife, and geology as you climb the 4,000 feet through the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
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Nearby Parks Around Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
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0.6 mi away
Zumwalt Meadow Trail
This 1.5-mile trail passes high granite walls, lush meadows, and the Kings River.
2.1 mi away
Roaring River Falls Trail
A very short, shady walk to a powerful waterfall rushing through a granite chute.
2.5 mi away
Mist Falls Trail
This trail follows the glaciated South Fork Canyon through forest and chaparral.
2.8 mi away
Knapp's Cabin
A short walk from a turnout two miles east of Cedar Grove Village Road.
