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Don Cecil Trail
Trail
on
South Fork Kings River
,
Sheep Creek
,
Hotel Creek
in
Giant Sequoia NM
,
Kings Canyon NP
,
Sequoia NF
,
Monarch Wilderness
,
Sierra Nevada
near
Cedar Grove
,
CA
The Don Cecil Trail climbs out of Kings Canyon by way of a side ravine. The trail is pleasant but unexceptional. Its main distinction is that it’s perhaps the easiest way to climb out of Kings Canyon. The trail is well-maintained and maintains a constant, easy grade. Although it passes through typical Sierra pine forest the entire way, the forest is so open that it provides minimal shade for much of the climb. The woods do manage to obscure most of the views, although there are a few glimpses of Kings Canyon near the top.
The trail ends at a dirt road. To your right, another trail, marked with a small “trail” sign, continues the climb to Lookout Point. This trail is initially clear and easy, but near the top it becomes very steep and sandy. The trail ends just short of the top and some fairly challenging and hazardous rock scrambling would be required to reach the top. The main trail appears to lead onto a steeply-sloping rock face with a sheer drop beneath. Alternatively, you can circle around to the left of the summit and get some of the views of the canyon without reaching the top. The summit is decorated with two microwave antennas.
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Length
4.6mi
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South Fork Kings River
River
Sheep Creek
Creek
Hotel Creek
Creek
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Sierra Nevada Forests
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Sierra Nevada
Ecoregion
Southern Sierra Upper Montane Forests
Ecoregion
Southern Sierra Mid-Montane Forests
Ecoregion
Southern Sierra Lower Montane Forest and Woodland
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