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Summary: Mist Falls is a great introductory hike into King's Canyon National Park. This is the canyon part of the park as the glacier-carved walls of granite soar above you and the intense fury of the King's River flows beside and under you. The hike is straightforward. Follow the river and trail until the footbridge and the signs for Mist Falls, turn left and hike north up the canyon towards Paradise Valley. Head through the arboreal rainforest (due to the mass and excess of water) along the trail and up the granite slopes. You can stop at a viewpoint for the falls or continue the short ways on to the top, or venture further and into Paradise Valley which adds an additional three miles each way to your hike. This one can get hot and buggy, be sure to bring insect repellent, and get an early start. Trailhead: From the Big Stump Entrance to King's Canyon National Park, take Highway 180 towards Grant Grove and Road's End. Follow the highway north and then east as it dips deep into the canyon. Follow the Highway to the appropriately named "Road's End." Park and start your hike next to the Wilderness Ranger Station that issues backcountry permits for backpackers. Hikers do not need to stop, unless you have a question or concern. A loop can be made of this hike by crossing the footbridge on the way down and walking back along the Southern bank of the King's River. (Lat:36.81421 Lon:-118.54849) Trail Guides for Kings Canyon NP - Mist Falls: California Hiking by Tom Sinestra and Ann Marie Brown (Avalon Travel) Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks by Laurel Scheidt (Falcon) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: King's Canyon National Park - Grant Grove Visitor Center (559) 565-4307 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Ric on 5/12/2008 best to hike in early spring....april/may... 
Reviewed by Jeannine on 7/23/2006 If you do this hike to Mist Falls be very careful. There are caution signs alonng the way. The water is swift and the rock is slick. My sister drowned here in 1994. Take care to enjoy this hike with great caution and with a trusted partner. ~Jeannine Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Tulare County Hiking, Tulare County Trails, Tulare County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||