Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Located south of the infamous Yosemite National Park, this underrated gem has tons to explore with spectacular views and half the crowds! These national parks are two separate parks that operate under one entity making it very easy to explore both parks in one trip! In this guide you will find permit/ticket information, trail specs, accommodation recommendations, must see spots, packing list, and sample itineraries. Happy exploring!
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Mist Falls Trail
Travel
Airport
Fresno Airport (2 hour drive from the park)
Transportation
Best way to get around the parks is by renting your own car
Accommodation
There aren’t a ton of places to stay near the park, but here is where we have stayed and loved!
Packing list
Here is a packing list specifically for day hiking Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, if you are looking for an all inclusive day hiking gear guide, click here!
Passes & Permits
America the Beautiful Pass (Annual National Park pass)
Do not need a park pass if you have this
Top Must See Spots
Mist Falls (If you only have 1 day in this park, do this trail!)
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Fly into Fresno International Airport
Drive to Sequoia National Park
Hike General Grant Trail and Panoramic Point Trail
Stay in hotel near park or at Sentinel Campsite
Day 2
Hike Mist Falls Trail (8 Miles)
Stay in hotel in park or Sentinel Campsite
Day 3
Hike Lakes Trail (11 miles) and go see General Sherman Tree (Largest Sequoia in the country!)
Stay in hotel in park or Sentinel Campsite
Day 4
Hike Big Baldy Ridge Trail (4.5 miles)
Drive back to Fresno Airport to fly home
