Parks in Canyon, California

This trail is a popular route into the backcountry. Some use it as a one-way passage to Mount Whitney. The trail gets a lot of sun, so begin early in the day. From the parking area, head out on a ... More on Frommers

This is one gateway to the backcountry, but the first few miles of the trail also make a great day hike. Along the way you'll find spectacular views of the Kaweah River's middle fork and the Great... More on Frommers

Essentially, this hike encircles a small length of the south fork of the Kings River. After hiking 2 miles on the river's north side, the trail splits and heads north to Mist Fall and Paradise Valley, or east across Bailey Bridge ... More on Frommers

This self-guided walk circles some of Sequoia National Park's most well-known and best-loved giants. The trail is a paved loop with a 200-foot elevation gain. Here you'll find the General Sherman Tree, considered to be the largest ... More on Frommers

This easy, meandering loop trail takes you along a lush meadow to the shell of what was once an impressive forest giant. The Dead Giant Loop and the North Grove Loop (described below) share the first 0.75 miles. The trail descends ... More on Frommers

This is a great hike, offering tremendous beauty without the crush of too many people. It passes through forests and meadows, near a 100-year-old cabin, and by an old American Indian village. The first mile of this hike takes you ... More on Frommers

This easy loop showcases the natural history and beauty of the region. It passes near private cabins left over from the days before 1978, when the area was added to Sequoia National Park. The walk offers views ... More on Frommers

Begin by walking south along the ridge, where views of the valley and peaks dominate. On a clear day you can see Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest, the San Joaquin ... More on Frommers

So it's a long drive, but after a hike in upper Kings Canyon, this is a great place to see what the canyon looks like from the bottom. The views here rival anything in the park, with peaks towering overhead and the river rushing ... More on Frommers

This is a nice overnight hike that's not too demanding and can be further extended into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Area. From the parking area, cross through the campground and move across Big Meadow Creek. From here the trail ... More on Frommers

This scenic loop walk among the sequoias skirts a pretty meadow, and has trailside exhibits that explain why this area is such a good habitat for sequoias. There are usually abundant wildflowers in Round ... More on Frommers