About
Length (round trip)5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,200 ft up
Typical time3 hr
TrailheadCedar Grove Village
SurfaceExposed switchbacks on a dry slope
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 ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The 6.9-mile (11.1 km) loop Hotel Creek Trail has a steep incline. The trail was burned over during the 2015 Rough Fire but is recovering. It climbs through a ponderosa pine forest to views of Monarch Divide and other peaks. Parking is limited at the trailhead. Alternative parking is available at Cedar Grove Lodge, which adds 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the trip.

Tips
The best view of the Kings Canyon from inside it - the canyon is deeper here than the Grand Canyon. No shade at all, so go at dawn.
Location

Cedar Grove Village

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No one has logged this trail yet.
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