Cedar Grove Overlook Trail
The trail switchbacks up through chaparral to a forested ridge and a rocky outcrop.
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Cedar Grove Overlook Trail Details
Cedar Grove Overlook Trail switchbacks up through chaparral to a forested ridge and a rocky outcrop, but the reward is a great view up and down Kings Canyon. It's a five-mile out-and-back trail, beginning from the Hotel Creek Trailhead, where you'll climb through pine woods on the canyon floor. Along the Hotel Creek Trail there's a short side trail to the Cedar Grove Overlook. This part of the trail is mostly level, first descending slightly and then ascending. At its end, you'll be treated with sweeping view from high above Cedar Grove.
Difficulty
High
Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Cedar Grove Overlook Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cedar Grove Overlook Trail
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0.1 mi away
Hotel Creek Trail
This trail climbs up the relatively dry, south-facing side of the canyon.
0.1 mi away
Hotel Creek-Lewis Creek Loop
You can make a nice loop hike by combining the Hotel Creek Trail and the Lewis Creek Trail.
0.2 mi away
Cedar Grove Lodge
Located within Cedar Grove Village, deep in the canyon of the Kings Canyon itself.
0.4 mi away
Canyon View
Located on Highway 180, 1/4 mile from Cedar Grove Village.
