Miramonte, California
Miramonte, California, is a top destination for outdoor adventures with its array of scenic hiking trails. One must-visit is the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve. This trail is a moderate difficulty level, making it suitable for most hikers. It features beautiful wildflowers, rock formations, and a panoramic view of the San Joaquin Valley. If you're lucky, you might spot some local wildlife. Near Miramonte, you'll find the Sequoia National Park. Hiking through this park, you'll see the world's largest trees, crystal-clear rivers, and stunning mountain vistas. Other outdoor activities in the area include fishing in the Kings River and bird watching. Miramonte truly offers some of the best trails and outdoor activities in California.
Top Spots in and near Miramonte
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Hume, California
Big Stump Loop Trail
5.01.71 mi / 305 ft gainBig Stump Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Dunlap, California.Read more -
Hume, California
Walk the General Grant Tree Trail
5.00.5 miThe trailhead starts at the back of the parking area, a sign will direct you.This short yet beautiful walk will lead you past amazing sights. Starting counter clockwise you will quickly pass the Fallen Monarch. Feel free to walk inside this massive fallen tree. As you continue you soon reach G...Read more -
Hume, California
General Grant Loop Trail
0.58 mi / 171 ft gainGeneral Grant Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cedar Grove, California.Read more -
Hume, California
Camp at Sunset Campground in Kings Canyon National Park
Sunset Campground is minutes away from the King's Canyon National Park entrance. There are a total of 150 sites (2 group campsites) at this campground which can be reserved here. There are several bathroom, water faucets and even an amphitheater. Each campsite comes with a bear locker, picnic tab...Read more -
Tulare County, California
Hike the Sugar Bowl Loop in Kings Canyon NP
4.56.5 mi / 1480 ft gainFirst and foremost, to get to this trailhead you need to drive down a 2-mile, one lane dirt road that is quite steep. It is highly recommended you do this in an AWD or 4WD vehicle, especially since the road can be muddy from snowmelt or after a recent rain. We have a 2WD car but used chains for e...Read more -
Hume, California
Camp at Princess Campground
Situated just off the stretch of road that connects the two sections of Kings Canyon, Princess Campground is the perfect home base for exploring both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. In addition to its central location, it takes reservations, so you can book a roomy spot well in advance o...Read more -
Hume, California
Hike and Fish Hume Lake
2.73.5 mi / 100 ft gainThis spot is less than four hours from the Bay Area and offers everything you would ever want to do in the outdoors. The interesting thing about Hume Lake is that it is actually a Middle School and High School camp in the Summer and Winter. That being said, it is not the place to go if you are lo...Read more -
Tulare County, California
Hike to the Summit of Big Baldy, Kings Canyon National Park
4.55 mi / 650 ft gainThis short and easy trail to the summit of Big Baldy in Kings Canyon National Park is not to be missed if you are in the area.The trail winds through forest and boulders as it climbs the north shoulder of Big Baldy. When you think you have reached the end, and you see people sitting down with the...Read more -
Tulare County, California
Backpack to Weaver Lake, CA
7 mi / 1075 ft gainThe hike to Weaver Lake begins at the Big Meadows trailhead in Sequoia National Forest (elevation: 7,633 ft.). There is roadside parking at the beginning of the trailhead and more parking available just inside the gate. At the trailhead, there is a vault toilet, trash receptacle, and map of the a...Read more -
Tulare County, California
Jennie Lake via Fox Meadows
4.510.71 mi / 1929 ft gainJennie Lake is a beautiful subalpine lake located in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness just outside of Sequoia National Park. There are no backpacking quota restrictions making this a perfect trip that requires little planning. Your journey starts at the Fox Meadows trailhead on paved Forest Service R...Read more -
Three Rivers, California
Hike Little Baldy
5.03.5 mi / 700 ft gainA short hike with impressive views of Sequoia National Park, the Little Baldy trail is the less touristy version of Moro Rock. When we hiked it on a beautiful Sunday morning in the summer, we had the entire summit to ourselves. Even if other hikers had been up there, it would have still felt em...Read more -
Sequoia National Park, California
Hike through the Giant Forest in Sequoia NP
5.02 mi / 154 ft gainTake a drive to Sequoia National Park and take in the beautiful views of the second oldest national park. If you go in the winter or early spring time, be sure to check the weather beforehand and be prepared for the cold.If you are an avid traveler to national parks, I'd recommend that 2 weeks b...Read more -
Sequoia National Park, California
Hike the Congress Trail
5.03.1 mi / 500 ft gainWhile the General Sherman Tree is the main attraction in this area, the Congress Trail allows you to get away from the majority of the crowd and explore the giant sequoias at your leisure. The vast majority of visitors only walk to and from the General Sherman Tree. The trail starts out from the ...Read more -
Sequoia National Park, California
Mount Silliman, Sequoia NP
5.011.24 mi / 4449 ft gainThere is available parking at the campgrounds at the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Lodgepole's elevation starts at 6720 ft. Twin Lakes Trailhead starts right at the base, which you will be following to get to Mount Silliman. Along Twin Lakes Trail are several campgrounds for your journey, you can go...Read more -
Sequoia National Park, California
Hike to Emerald Lake, Sequoia National Park
4.510.4 mi / 2200 ft gainBegin this hike at the Alta Peak Trailhead in the Sequoia National Park. The trail initially takes you east-southeast through a loosely forested area that is stark and arid. Around 1.5 miles in you'll cross a small creek, but this creek may dry up in the late spring/summer. Shortly after the cree...Read more -
Sequoia National Park, California
Hike to Pear Lake via the Lakes Trail
5.012.4 mi / 2300 ft gainThe Lakes Trail to Pear Lake can be done as either an overnight stay or a day hike. For overnight, you'll need to get a permit but there are beautiful camping spots available at both Emerald Lake and Pear Lake. As a day hike, plan to spend all day since you'll undoubtedly pause at each lake for...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Miramonte
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Sunset Campground (Ca)
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Sunset campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada r...
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Crystal Springs Campground Mid Sized Group Sites
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Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra...
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Princess
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Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 ...
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Eshom Campground
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Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among ponderosa pine, cedar,...
Hume, California
Aspen Hollow Group
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Aspen Hollow Group sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, adjacent to Kings Canyon Natio...
Hume, California
Hume Lake
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Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area...
