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California
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Inside Kings Canyon National Park
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Why you'll love it
Don Cecil Trailhead
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<p>The 4.4 mile one-way (8.8 mile round-trip) Don Cecil Trail is a steep climb along the north-facing slope of Kings Canyon. If you're looking for a shorter hike, Sheep Creek Cascade is about a mile up the trail and offers a shady spot to sit and relax.<br /> <br /> This historic trail was the major access route to Cedar Grove prior to the completion of Highway 180 in 1939. This trail is for day-use only; overnight camping is not allowed.</p>
Lewis Creek Trailhead
~2 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Lewis Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Lewis Creek Trail is a 9.8 miles one-way trail at a difficult incline. This can be a hot and dusty climb, and the trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. The…
Deer Cove
~5 min drive
Strenuous 18.8-mile backcountry trek with nearly 6,000 ft elevation gain.
Lookout Peak
~5 min drive
Quick summit hike with nearly 500 ft gain and expansive views.
Deer Meadow
~9 min drive
Gentle forest hike to an open meadow with scenic views.
Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p> </p> <p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area.</p> <h4>River Safety</h4> <p>Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be carefu…
Kanawyer
~16 min drive
Challenging 21.2-mile backcountry trail with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Mitchell Peak
~9 min drive
Short, steep summit climb with significant elevation gain.
Seville Lakes
~10 min drive
Scenic alpine lakes hike with moderate elevation gain and rewarding views.
Copper Creek
~8 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a s…
Jennie Lake
~17 min drive
Moderate Sierra alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
