Mist Falls Trail | Best Hike in Kings Canyon National Park | Near Fresno, California

On our recent trip to California we visited Kings Canyon National Park, just a little over an hour drive from Fresno. Out of Fresno, we took highway 180 to the Big Stump park entrance, where the road becomes the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. The byway terminates at the “Road’s End” parking area. This is where you find the trailhead for the Mist Falls, one of the most beautiful and popular hikes in the park.

CONTENTS
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:34 Map and Overview
01:05 Road to the Trailhead
01:47 Start of the Hike
03:40 Bear on the Trail
04:20 Roar of the River
05:09 Incredible Views in Last Mile
06:07 Arrive at Mist Falls
06:49 Top of Mist Falls
07:30 Base of Mist Falls
08:20 Heading Back
09:41 Reflection & Return

The car ride to the trailhead is filled with breathtaking views as you pass through areas with giant sequoias and scenic stops to enjoy. The road partially follows the Kings River and terminates at 5,000 feet in elevation.

There are restrooms and a water fountain at the trailhead. You should indeed fill up as the 9 mile hike can have plenty of sun exposure as you gain an additional 800 feet of elevation. While my personal favorite parts of the hike are the inspiring views of the canyon, the Mist Falls are also of special note as they display the awesome power of the Kings River as it drops 100 feet over steep granite rocks.

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