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# Off the Beaten Path at Sequoia and Kings Canyon

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| Duration   | Multiple Days                                                                                                                                                            |
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| Topic(s)   | Canyons and Canyonlands, Forests and Woodlands, River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails,Waterfalls, Mountains, Lakes, Rock Landscapes and Features, Wilderness*more »*  |
| Activities | Hiking                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Type       | Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Adrenaline Rush, Solitary/Remote,Educational, Inspirational, Outdoors, Road Trip, Group Friendly*more »*                                  |
| Parks      | Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks                                                                                                                                    |

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksExplore Hidden Sequoias at Muir Grove  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park
- Duration:  2–3 Hours

Take a hike to a sequoia grove that is tucked away from the road. Muir Grove provides a quiet experience among these giant trees. If you find other sequoia groves to be a bit crowded, take a walk to experience Muir Grove.
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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksExplore Sub-Alpine Landscapes at Mineral King  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  Mineral King, Sequoia National Park
- Duration:  1–3 Days
- Season:  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

In Sequoia National Park visit Mineral King, a beautiful valley at 7,500 feet. This area can be used as a basecamp for day hikes to lakes and alpine wonderlands.
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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksDiscover Sheep Creek Cascade  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
- Duration:  1–2 Hours
- Season:  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

Visit Cedar Grove, in the heart of Kings Canyon. Once there, take a hike through a forested ravine to a shady glen and a small cascading waterfall called Sheep Creek Cascade. You’ll also see views of the Monarch Divide.
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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksEnjoy a 360-Degree View at Little Baldy Dome  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park
- Duration:  2–3 Hours
- Season:  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

Hike on a lesser-known trail in Sequoia National Park. The Little Baldy trail takes you through a mixed-conifer forest to the top of a granite dome. Once there, you can take in a 360-degree panoramic view.
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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksHike to a Bird's Eye View  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park
- Duration:  1–2 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

Take a short hike to little-known viewpoint, called Eagle View. This vista is just as spectacular as Moro Rock, but with fewer people. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of the Sequoia Kings Wilderness and the High Sierra.
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              -  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksTake a Short Hike to Buena Vista Peak  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Generals Highway, Kings Canyon National Park
- Duration:  1–2 Hours
- Season:  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

Would you like to hike, but don’t have a lot of time? Head to Buena Vista Peak, which is only a 1-mile hike to a spectacular viewpoint. You’ll be rewarded with views of Redwood Canyon and the Kings Canyon high country.
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