Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon is a dramatic glacier-carved valley in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, famed for towering granite walls, giant sequoia groves, and the Rim Trail.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California Central Valley |
| Subregion | Southern Sierra Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| District | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
| City | Garage Area |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 36.9878 |
| Longitude | -118.5554 |
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11:58 AM LOCAL TIMEKings Canyon is a spectacular U-shaped valley in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, carved by glaciers and marked by fjord-like walls, rushing rivers, and some of the world's largest giant sequoia trees in nearby groves. Starting from high-altitude passes and climbing down to broad valley floors, the canyon reveals a range of landscapes — from snowmelt-fed rivers and waterfalls to forested terraces. Visitors come to hike the Rim Trail, drive the scenic Kings Canyon Highway (Highway 198), and explore trailheads leading out to alpine peaks and remote wilderness. The area is rich in geology, ecology, and seasonal extremes, making it a showcase for rugged Sierra Nevada travel.
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