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Mineral King Road

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: A challenging scenic road.
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Los Angeles
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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MARMOTS: there is no concern about marmots chewing car engine hoses except in early summer. You can ask a ranger to confirm this, as I did. ROAD: Although the road is only one lane wide in a few spots, if you go no faster than 15-20 miles per hour, stay on your side of the road, and look ahead to... More

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Hamilton, New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
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We didn't really know what to expect, except a lot of turns. It's scary, it takes a long time, and probably isn't worth it if you don't intend to hike, but did we have fun! I drove the way up, my husband drove the way down. Expect to want a drink once you return to the bottom. Expect to be... More

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San Diego, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2010
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We camped 3 nights at Cold Springs Campground and hiked up to Eagle Lake in the Mineral King area. The area is beautiful and there are so many hikes! We only got to do one major day hike and can't wait to go back to finish more. The drive up to the Mineral King area is narrow and winding (which... More

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chula vista.calif
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2009
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The first time we enter king cayon I new i would love it , it's easy going we camp at one of the site and it was so peaceful almost every camp site is close by the river and you can hear it while relaxing there is plenty to do, we went to boyden caves and took short walks to... More

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reno, nevada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2009
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We took the hike to Eagle Lake - 3.4 miles one way - very steep, goes thru granite boulder field and meadows, streams - all while climbing 2200 feet to about 10,200 foot level. Once we got there, we were the only ones there besides deer and marmots. It was the climb of a lifetime! with views and terrain that... More

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Santa Barbara
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2009
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There is so much to do! So many trails and attractions. There are a couple of great hotels we stayed and were so comfortable. We are going to come back and try a campground when the weather gets better. We saw a bear across the meadow. More

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Nuremberg, Germany
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Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011
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