Kings Canyon Overlook in Sequoia-King's Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon Overlook

Impressive views of the Kings Canyon and High Sierra wilderness.

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Kings Canyon Overlook Details

Impressive views of the Kings Canyon and High Sierra wilderness.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Lodgepole to Grant Grove

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kings Canyon Overlook

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0.1 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.

0.5 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.

2.2 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.