(click map to open very large locator map - this section is orange)
6.0
McGee Vista Point
The road passes by the McGee Vista Point, on the left.
7.6
Converse Basin Road
To the left is a dirt road leading to Converse Basin, the Boole Tree Trail, and Stump Meadow. On our last visit the road was fine for passenger cars, but you should still check with a ranger first.
9.4
Hume Lake Road
The road to Hume Lake is on the right. This road eventually joins the Generals Highway within the national forest.
14.0
Junction View Vista Point
The Junction View Vista Point is on the left, named for the joining of the two forks of the Kings River. This is a great viewpoint of Kings Canyon and is well worth the stop. There are some serious unprotected dropoffs here, so use caution.
16.4
Kings Canyon Lodge
The road passes by the private Kings Canyon Lodge.
22.6
Kings River
The road reaches the level of the Kings River. Depending on time of year, it could be a quiet stream or a raging torrent. In late June 2006, as pictured at left, it was a scary (and beautiful) sight during peak snow melt.
22.8
Boyden Cavern
Access to Boyden Cavern is on the right.
28.1
Grizzly Falls
The Grizzly Falls Picnic Area is on the left. Picnic or not, this is a must stop for a very easily accessible and beautiful waterfall. Again, the character of this waterfall varies tremendously depending on the water flow. Check out the Photo Gallery for images of the high flow, at right, and more normal flows.
30.7
Kings Canyon National Park
The road leaves Sequoia National Forest and re-enters Kings Canyon National Park at the Cedar Grove area.
