Kings Canyon NP - Cedar Grove
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Kings Canyon, Cedar Grove - by Manuel Cesarini on Google
Description
Kings Canyon National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada, just north and contiguous with Sequoia NP (both are administered together by the NPS). The majority of the park is designated wilderness with the only tourist facilities concentrated in Grant Grove and Cedar Grove. Cedar Grove is in the heart of Kings Canyon, there are several trails leaving from there, small creeks and the park's visitors center.
Access & Transport
The area can be reached only via CA-180 from Grant Grove Village. There are 3 ways to GGV: the General Highway that crosses Sequoia NP, the CA-245 coming from the south (Exeter) and the CA-180 from the west (Fresno, 2h drive away)
Instructions & Recommendations
Note that in winter the CA-180 to Cedar Grove is closed. Tire chains can be compulsory to drive into the park (and Sequoia NP), depending on snowfalls (these can be rented near the park entrance). Info here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/winter_driving.htm
Environmental & Social
Green activity and park entrance fees are mostly used to maintain and improve the park. Details here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/management/your-fee-dollars-at-work.htm
Conclusion
Peaceful and beautiful natural environment that can be enjoyed first from a car and then along various trails and creeks for all fitness levels. Difficult to beat for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts and road trippers.
Key positive
Gorgeous scenery
Not busy at all
Key negative
Time consuming to get to
Closed road in winter
Suitability
The trails are not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, but it is possible to get excellent views just driving around.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 15m
est. visit time:2h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo