Atwell (Skinner) Grove
This sequoia grove was partially logged in the 1890's. It continues onto Paradise Ridge, giving it the highest elevation of any sequoia grove. The Paradise Peak trail explores the upper part of the grove.
Atwell Mill
In a clearing across from the Atwell Mill Ranger Residence stands a large steam engine, one of the last signs of the mill that was used for cutting timber from the surrounding forests. Kaweah colonists leased the site after their Giant Forest claims were disallowed. Many young sequoias have grown up around the mill site in the 75-100 years since logging ceased.
Mineral King Valley
This unique, glacially sculpted valley exhibits a variety of rock types, including marble, shale, schist and granite. Vegetation includes sagebrush, pinemat manzanita, and a great variety of wildflowers that prosper in the open sun.
Cold Springs Nature Trail
The exhibits along this easy one-mile trail illustrate the natural history of the Mineral King Valley. The trail begins in Cold Springs Campground across from the ranger station.
Sawtooth Peak
Sawtooth Peak (12,343') is the most prominent peak in the Mineral King area. Upper portions of the peak are granite and shaped by glaciers. As with other peaks surrounding the valley, Sawtooth resembles the Rocky Mountains more than the Sierras due to the predominance of metamorphic rocks in the Mineral King area.
