Buena Vista Peak
The hike to the top of Buena Vista Peak is a two-mile roundtrip beginning just south of the Kings Canyon Overlook on the Generals Highway.
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Buena Vista Peak Details
The hike to the top of Buena Vista Peak is a two-mile roundtrip beginning just south of the Kings Canyon Overlook on the Generals Highway. With only a 420-foot elevation gain, Buena Vista Peak is one of the easier summits to reach, but the view over the Redwood Mountain Sequoia Grove and panorama of Kings Canyon and the High Sierra is nonetheless spectacular. The trail crosses exposed granite bedrock as it heads south toward the summit, and is especially lovely in late spring and early summer when there are wildflowers blooming beneath widely spaced pines and incense cedars. You'll maintain a gradual ascent as you hike around the east side of the peak, and toward the end of the trail you'll be treated to a nice view down a ridge toward Big Baldy before you reach the summit.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Buena Vista Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Buena Vista Peak
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0.1 mi away
Kings Canyon Overlook
Impressive views of the Kings Canyon and High Sierra wilderness.
0.4 mi away
Buena Vista Peak
The hike to the top of Buena Vista Peak is a two-mile roundtrip beginning just south of the Kings Canyon Overlook on the Generals Highway.
1.2 mi away
Redwood Mountain Overlook
Excellent view overlooking the world's largest sequoia grove.
1.5 mi away
Redwood Mountain Grove
A dirt road leads to trails through the world's largest grove of sequoias.
2.1 mi away
Redwood Canyon Trail
One of the largest sequoia groves in the park, Redwood Canyon offers 16 miles of trails suitable for short walks, day hikes, and overnight backpacking trips.
