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Kings Canyon


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 23 attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Traveler Description: Kings Canyon National Park is named for this large canyon, perfect for hiking.
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Attraction type: Canyon, National park
Activities: Hiking
Address: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Tel: 559 565 3341
Fax: 559 565 3730

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5 of 5 stars
mztzer   6 contributions
Kentucky
Oct 24, 2009

Our family visited here last summer as part of "road trip" of the Southwest. We saw many spectacular sights along the way, but Sequoia National Park was our absolure favorite. There are not a lot of places to stay near the park, so book early. The trees are undescrible! Everybody needs to see them in their lifetime! Make sure not... more

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4 of 5 stars
KatsBigAdventure   2 contributions
Los Angeles
Oct 9, 2009

Spent the day here over Labor Day weekend, and although there were definetely many other folks with the same idea to get away over the long weekend, the park is big enough that you can still find a spot all your own to relax. One word of advise though, because of the size of the park, you spend a lot... more

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4 of 5 stars
PhillyDweller   11 contributions
Philadelphia
Aug 20, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Nothing can prepare you for the enormity of the old Giant Sequoias. You know how big they are and then when you see them in person you can't believe your eyes! Kings Canyon, an adjoining park, is also breathtaking with its soaring granite peaks and lush meadows. The Kings River is a spectacular site as well. If you're planning on... more

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5 of 5 stars
vinlyn   28 contributions
virginia
May 18, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

I read that conservationist John Muir wrote that Kings Canyon was, "a rival to the Yosemite." Sorry John, simply not true. Yes, it is spectacular, but there is nothing to compare to Half Dome or El Capitan or Glacier Point or Yosemite's stunning waterfalls. I began my visit by taking the Generals Highway from Sequoia NP, which is a pretty... more

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3 of 5 stars
SanDiegoFlann   5 contributions
san diego
Apr 9, 2009

We stayed in Grant Village in April when most of King's Canyon was closed due to lack of employees. This lack of help included the restaurant where a lone, surly waitress eventually served us cold food fried to the texture of our chairs. Also, we we were told there was still cross country skiing and snowshoeing but it wasn't true.... more

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5 of 5 stars
NCstorm   11 contributions
Clayton, NC
Jun 8, 2007
8
people found this review helpful

The Sequoia tree is a spectacular site. The sheer size and girth will astonish and amaze all. The park is well maintained with ample parking and picnic sites. The visitor centers are well spaced and offer a nice view overview of the park. The grocery store at lodgepole village has a good assortment of food, supplies and souvenirs. The General... more

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Tel: 559 565 3341 Fax: 559 565 3730