TripAdvisor Reviews - Mineral King Road Feed

Deadly

leegouija, Three Rivers, California — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:55:17 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I know three people who actually survived going over the side on this road! On some sections "going over the side" can mean an almost sheer drop of 600-800 feet! Often times those drivers who are...

The Steep and Winding Road

woofmangreg, Santa Cruz, California — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:42:42 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

The year was 1971 and my youngest brother and I began the drive up the road in my `65 Opel wagon to check out the camping as our parent`s and sister were going to follow us in their station wagon and...

Mineral King Road

Janet W, Ridgecrest, California — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:38:25 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Getting to Mineral King Valley is an adventure - the narrow dirt road clings to the side of a hill most of the way, but affords lovely views, and the Valley is worth it!

Great Park to Visit

foreigndestiny, Caracas, Venezuela — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:00:55 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Had a great time this summer visiting the park. Lots of easy trails for the family to hike. My daughter participated in the junior ranger program which was a very special memory for her. The giant...

Sequoia and King Canyon National Park

Pierre F, Versailles France — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:35:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

Both are located in the Sierra Nevada (California) at the latitude of Fresno. The altitude is about 2000 meters for the Sequoia and goes down to about 1000 meters for the King Canyon. In the Sequoia...

Scary, Twisty, and very narrow!

geminigirlNewYork, new york — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:01:38 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

This road was only big enough for one and a half cars at most. Plus there were a lot of blind spots, and no guardrail of any kind. One mistake and that's it....your history...I prayed all the way up...

Fantastic Scenery

photohiker — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:57:05 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The brochure I read states that this road has 698 tight turns. I think it is correct. The road ends in a valley surrounded by mountains. There are plenty of hikes that go up to gorgeous mountain lakes...

Dirt road all the way!

Mell72, Los Angeles, California — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:04:02 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the hike at White Chief but if you are out of shape, DO NOT attempt the hike. Make sure you are acclimated to the altitude for a night or two before hiking so you don't get altitude sickness...

Drive for those who want to do some adventure

praspn, Fremont, CA — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:51:25 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is a nice 25-mile long scenic drive, narrow in some places but wide enough in most places to allow an oncoming vehicle. It is easier if you are in the range of 15-20 mph. If you are coming back...

Marmots and road facts & comparisons

Factual, Los Angeles — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:27 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

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...