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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Fall Day Hikes
 
Hiker passes a group of bright yellow ferns showing their fall color
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Hiker passes a group of bring yellow ferns showing their fall colors.
 
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Sun shines through tree leaves brown with the long dry season

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Foothills day hikes

Fall brings cooler temperatures to the Foothills. Water levels are low. Watch out for poison oak and rattlesnakes. Consider hiking early in the morning or in the early evening hours to escape the heat of the day. more...

 
A young girl and boy gaze up at the General Sherman Tree

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Giant Forest & Lodgepole day hikes

Giant sequoias, cool conifer forests, sun-splashed meadows, and exhilarating vistas are all available in the Giant Forest/Lodgepole area. Remember to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Keep a safe distance from bears and other wildlife. more...

 
Paved trail to sequoias in Grant Grove

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Grant Grove day hikes

Sequoias, easy trails, and solitude are all available on trails in the vicinity of bustling Grant Grove Village. Maps and guidebooks are available at nearby visitor centers—along with helpful rangers. more...

 
Hikers in Zumwalt Meadow along the South Fork of Kings River

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Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon day hikes

Looming granite walls, great vistas, quiet rivers, pleasant waterfalls—some of the most level hikes in the parks can be found here as well as some of the most steep, hot, and strenuous. Hwy 180 usually closes in early November. more...

 
Mineral King offers beautiful sub-alpine hiking

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Mineral King day hikes

Cooler temperatures and dramatic mountain scenery tempt day hikers up to Mineral King. Be prepared for steep trails and thinner air. West- and south-facing slopes can still be hot and dry, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. The Mineral King Road usually closes at the end of October. more...

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Sharp, rocky crest of the Sierra Nevada.

Did You Know?
The Sierra Nevada is still growing today. The mountains gain height during earthquakes on the east side of the range. But the mountains are being shortened by erosion almost as quickly as they grow. This erosion has deposited sediments thousands of feet thick on the floor of the San Joaquin Valley.
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