Kings Canyon National Park in the Fall along Zumwalt Meadow Trail
I drove to the end of Highway 180 and found the perfect mix of river, rock, trees, and crunchy trails.
Kings Canyon National Park has a beautiful meadow that meets granite walls, trail: Zumwalt Meadow.
Tucked back in the corner of the Park. It’s a bit of a trek to get to it, but you are rewarded. You could say it is a more compact version of Yosemite Valley. You could. But it has a charm of its own with fewer people.
This video I got of the Zumwalt Meadow Trail, how it looks in early Fall:
It’s a beginner-friendly trail, but it’s enough of a challenge that you feel like you did a hike. Just go for the enjoyment of the Kings River at its best, and the granite wall, and the trees, and all the things.
And if you’re reading this during the Government Shutdown, here is what the Kings Canyon NP entrance gate looks like:
While Zumwalt Meadow is a bit of a drive from Fresno, it’s worth it. And you can stop at General Grant Grove and Boyden Cavern on the way to break up the drive.
