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Kings Canyon Overview
Location: Central California within the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle – valid for 7 days (America the Beautiful Pass grants entry). There are more fees for non-U.S. residents (learn more HERE).
Size: Covers approximately 461,901 acres (722 square miles).
Highest Elevation: North Palisade (14,248 feet).
Famous Landmarks: General Grant Tree, Big Stump, Zumwalt Meadow, and Roaring River Falls.
Popular Hikes: General Grant Trail, Buena Vista Peak Trail, Mist Falls Trail, Zumwalt Meadow Loop Trail, Panoramic Point Trail, Big Stump Trail, and Roaring River Falls Trail.
Scenic Drives: Kings Canyon Scenic Byway (Highway 180).
Nearby Towns/Cities: Pinehurst, Dunlap, Fresno, and Three Rivers.
