Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks by Laurel Scheidt

Author:Laurel Scheidt
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781493023035
Publisher: Falcon Guides

39 Park Ridge Trail

This hike first gives you a breathtaking view of the Monarch and Great Western Divides at Panoramic Point, then brings you to another spectacular view at one of the few lookout towers still occasionally staffed in the park.

Distance: 5.5-mile loop

Approximate hiking time: 3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail surface: Some paved, mostly dirt

Seasons: June through Oct

Canine compatibility: Dogs not permitted

Other trail users: Only hikers

Fees and permits: Park entrance fee; no permit required

Schedule: June through Oct when free of snow

Maps: USGS Hume and General Grant Grove; Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove

Land status: National park

Trail contacts: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, 47050 Generals Hwy., Three Rivers, CA 93271; wilderness permits, road and weather conditions, and general information, (559) 565-3341 (24 hours); nps.gov/seki/

Special considerations: An outhouse and picnic tables are available at the parking area, but there’s no water.

Finding the trailhead: From the Big Stump entrance station, drive north to Grant Grove Village. Turn right (east) at the visitor center and drive through the parking lot, past Bradley Meadow to the junction with Panoramic Point Road, which is next to the new John Muir Lodge. Make a right (northeast) turn and follow Panoramic Point Road to the Panoramic Point trailhead at the road’s end. The trailhead is 5.5 miles from the park boundary. The paved beginning of the trail begins at the southeast end of the parking area. GPS: N36 45.13' / W118 56.47'

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