About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadSheep Creek Campground, Cedar Grove
SurfaceShort forest path
Best seasonThe road into Cedar Grove is open from late April - mid November.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis trail consists of uneven dirt terrain. There is no parking available at the trailhead.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek🌲 Old growth

Are you looking for something that's really "off the beaten path"? Visit Cedar Grove, one of the quieter areas of Kings Canyon National Park. Cedar Grove is at the heart of Kings Canyon, the deepest canyon in the Sierra Nevada. Park at the Cedar Grove Visitor Center and look for the Don Cecil Trailhead. You'll begin a gentle climb through a forested ravine with views of the Monarch Divide. After one mile, you'll reach a shady glen and a series of small cascading waterfalls: Sheep Creek Cascade. You can turn back here for a two-mile round-trip walk. Or if you're up for an adventure, continue on the very steep Don Cecil Trail for more views of the canyon and surrounding mountains. Cedar Grove gets quite hot in the summer. Please bring water and sun protection.

Tips
A quiet ten-minute escape when Cedar Grove is hot and busy.
Location

Sheep Creek Campground, Cedar Grove

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