About
Length (round trip)12 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,500 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadRoad's End, Cedar Grove
SurfaceRiver trail and granite steps beyond Mist Falls
Best seasonGrant Grove is open year round; the Cedar Grove road and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway close from November to April.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🎒 Backpacking

Beyond Mist Falls into a flat granite-walled valley on the South Fork of the Kings.

Tips
The first leg of the Rae Lakes Loop and a superb overnight in its own right. Three backcountry campsites in the valley, all needing a permit.
Location

Road's End, Cedar Grove

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