It's about a 30 mile drive that will take you at least an hour. Twisty, windy and lots of really terrific scenery. At Road's End and there abouts there are any number of hikes, fantastic fishing, a market and restaurant that will make you with you'd brought something along!
Seeing the Giant Sequoias for the first time feels like an encounter with an old friend. We visited this park after being in Yosemite National Park for a few days. Yosemite certainly has it's charms, but we preferred Sequoia National Park for it's peacefulness. It is possible to find a trail in the Giant Forest that leads away from all crowds. This also means, of course, that the park is less tourist-friendly in terms of transportation (there is no shuttle system between attractions) and food options. Nonetheless I recommend travelling here to experience being in the presence of the oldest, largest trees on Earth. Can't be beat!
Long drive, but worth it. Loads of swimming spots, hiking trails, camping areas, scenery, wildlife and waterfalls. Stores and shopping, and tourist info, and post office too.
Kings canyon is our favorite place on all the earth. It is not open during the winter months, but you can travel to the scenic overlook. As far as i am concerned it is much nicer than yosemite and not nearly so crowded. When we go to roads end it eels like we are in nattures cathedral. the road down there is quite twisty but it is worth the effort
Worth stopping, at least to see the big tree, the second-largest in the world. If you're just in the area for a day or two, your time would be better spent over in Sequoia. But if you're backpacking and camping overnight, this is a superb choice. Some good hikes, too.
从死亡谷出来,经过红杉和国王峡国家公园才到达优山美地。这里的红杉(也叫美洲杉)树龄非常长,有的10人合抱都无法围拢。风景秀美,虽然不能和优山美地相提并论,但这里游客比较少,也显得比较宁静,是从死亡谷的苍茫过渡到优山美地的生机勃勃的理想过渡。
I went to the Sequoia National park and Kings Canyon for 2 days. I would highly suggest everyone visit at least once in our life. If you have a convertible, even better! Make sure to fill up the gas tank, you aren't going to see a gas station for a long while!
Being from out of state and not very sure about driving on snow and I had reservations about coming here in the December. I read the parks website and also called their weather information phone number (which I was unable to understand the recording). I went on and wondered if I would be turned away at the park gate. I still am very confused about the snow chain policy. When I arrived every vehicle was welcomed in the park. I did notice a sign saying you needed snow chains or a 4 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires. I only saw a few cars with snow chains and I saw a big variety of cars including small two wheel drive vehicles. I assume that under bad conditions they would actually enforce the snow chain policy. I entered the park on 180 and saw the trees at Grant grove and drove through the park exiting on 198 near Three Rivers driving on snow and ice much of the way. I wish the park conditions were more clearly spelled out. I went in December and had no issue.
It's hot during summer and get cold in the night. Bring a rain gears sometimes it rain out nowhere. Making early reservation. Spaces are limited and full. But all and all it beautiful. Some hiking trails are worth going. This is good for group trip or romance get away.
We placed ourselves among the less energetic, and so the shorter and easier Kings Creek Walk at the Canyon base was what we chose. Even this walk which led us through lush ferns and eucalyptus to a platform with views of the sheer canyon walls above was particularly difficult at times for some of our group. The walk though was pleasant enough with rewards around every corner and rock on the route.