Redwood Canyon

Location

Kings Canyon National Park, CA

Website

Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP

Activity Guide

Backpacking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback Riding, Stargazing

General Info

- $15 for backcountry permits and $5 for bear canister rentals at the Grant Grove Visitor Center
- 6.5 to 16 miles of trails in Redwood Canyon
- About 4.5 hour drive from Los Angeles

Amenities

  • No official campsites on the trail but there are many well-used flat spots for camping
  • Hart and Redwood Creeks (to refill water)

Insider Information

  1. This is a fantastic place to escape the heat of LA in the summer. Besides hosting the worlds largest tree (by volume), Kings Canyon gives you a little taste of the High Sierras and also features a Yosemite-like valley.
  2. Even though bear canisters are cumbersome, I recommend using one, as there are no real branches to hang anything from in a true bear-proof manner.
  3. After hiking out, take a dip in Hume Lake about 11 miles down the road. There is parking, a picnic area and a trail that goes around the lake offering lots of private little nooks for a lake-side lunch.