White - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: 50 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

Top Trails Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: 64 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

1st EDITION 2009

2nd EDITION 2016

Copyright 2009, 2016 by Mike White

All photos, except where noted, by Mike White

Maps: Mike White

Cover design: Frances Baca Design and Scott McGrew

Text design: Frances Baca Design

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: White, Michael C., 1952

Title: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks : must-do hikes for everyone/written by Mike White.

Description: Second Edition. | Birmingham, AL : Wilderness Press, [2016] |

Series: Top Trails | Distributed by Publishers Group WestT.p. verso. |

Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016000573| ISBN 9780899978055 | ISBN 9780899978062 (eISBN)

Subjects: LCSH: HikingCaliforniaSequoia National ParkGuidebooks. |

HikingCaliforniaKings Canyon National ParkGuidebooks. | TrailsCaliforniaSequoia National ParkGuidebooks. | TrailsCaliforniaKings Canyon National ParkGuidebooks. | Sequoia National Park (Calif.)Guidebooks. | Kings Canyon National Park (Calif.)Guidebooks.

Classification: LCC GV199.42.C22 S4698 2016 | DDC 796.510979486dc23

LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016000573

ISBN 978-0-89997-805-5; eISBN 978-0-89997-806-2

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Distributed by Publishers Group West

Cover photo: Mike White

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SAFETY NOTICE: Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while in the wilderness. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions, know your own limitations, and consult a map.

When Wilderness Press published Sierra North in 1967, no other trail guide like it existed for the Sierra backcountry. The first print run sold out in less than two months, and its success heralded the beginning of Wilderness Press. Since we were founded almost 50 years ago, we have expanded our territories to cover California, Alaska, Hawaii, the US Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, the Southeast, New England, Canada, and Baja California.

Wilderness Press continues to publish comprehensive, accurate, and readable outdoor books. Hikers, backpackers, kayakers, skiers, snowshoers, climbers, cyclists, and trail runners rely on Wilderness Press for accurate outdoor adventure information.

In its Top Trails guides, Wilderness Press has paid special attention to organization so that you can find the perfect hike each and every time. Whether youre looking for a steep trail to test yourself on or a walk in the park, a romantic waterfall or a city view, Top Trails will lead you there.

Each Top Trails guide contains trails for everyone. The trails selected provide a sampling of the best that the region has to offer. These are the must-do hikes, walks, runs, and bike rides, with every feature of the area represented.

Every book in the Top Trails series offers:

The Wilderness Press commitment to accuracy and reliability

Ratings and rankings for each trail

Distances and approximate times

Easy-to-follow trail notes

Map and permit information

Top Trails is designed to make identifying the perfect trail easy and enjoyable, and to make every outing a success and a pleasure. With this book youll find its a snap to find the right trail, whether youre planning a major hike or just a sociable stroll with friends.