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    Kaweah Oaks Preserve

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Such a beautiful tree!
    Lisa L.

    Great discovery this afternoon. Never knew this place existed until recently moving back to Visalia and searching for things to do. I would definitely put this on your list of places to visit. Simple trails with cool scenery and really quiet. Dog friendly which is a plus, a decent picnic area with plenty of shade and the bathrooms were clean. I will be coming back!

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    Dara R.

    Great place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature. There are at least 3 trails to enjoy I believe and it's the go to place for lovely professional or amateur pictures. Be wary of the parking lot, and make sure that you lock up your car tight and do not leave valuables inside. They have had a problem with car break- ins in the past. Lovely place for a romantic picinc or some exercise.

    Beth F.

    Such a gorgeous place. There are miles of trails, a creek, bridges, bird houses, restrooms, a picnic area, and benches and picnic tables throughout. There's a nice parking area and maps are available. It's definitely a hidden gem!

    Bulletin board up front lets you know about upcoming events & yes it's cool to bring the dogs
    Christine B.

    For someone not from the south valley, 5 stars may seem like a bit much, but...considering our surroundings, i think this place is pretty special. Off the 198, it's super duper easy to find. From Hanford, it takes about 30 min (visalia is about 20, 25 min, so i would say it's not far out of visalia at all - minutes) on the 198, turn left, go down the street, voila. there is no fee to go in & there are map guides available in print & posted as a large sign outside the gate. there are 3 trails you make take, and each i believe, is under a mile. we only did two - the grapevine & the sycamore trails before it got too warm & it was lunch time anyway. the trails we were on were easy & surprisingly scenic. i didn't really think it was too hard to get lost, but do pay attention - there is a spot or two which forks into two trails. The oak trees are beautiful but do watch your step - i actually tripped and fell on a branch (but im clumsy). There's a meeting area outside the trails with a few picnic tables, but there are SEVERAL places to sit on the trails as well! Benches can be found in random areas so you may sit and enjoy the beauty. I loved this & thought it was kind of unique. A very family friendly spot (picnic lunches anyone?) we also saw a family getting their portraits taken here (great idea!). The entire grounds are pretty well maintained too - we only saw one piece of trash left by some thoughtless hiker. when we came by today, it was mid Sat morning, and there were about 28-34 cars out: we came across a class doing a hike as well as a few families. i should also mention that there is a dinky looking surveillance camera in the parking lot, but it doesnt even look like it works (i really hope it does though). i wouldnt normally think twice about that, but the first time i came it was a monday morning, around 9 am or so and i noticed there was glass shattered all over the parking lot. did someone's car get broken into? it was unsettling since we were the only ones out. so do be safe & wise about your valuables.

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    21 days ago

    Always love walking here, the cute cows come out in the summer and at sunset the bunnies come out!

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    8 years ago

    Awesome little trails. Perfect for a quiet walk on untouched land. Loved coming here!

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    6 years ago

    Beautiful! I had a great walk with my dog. Saw tons of flowers and wild animals. The sunset was beautiful I recommend.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome trail. It's calm quiet and relaxing. There is enough parking space and everyone walking is always friendly

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    4 years ago

    the paths aren't that clear but there's a lot of trails and bathrooms so that's cool.

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    Amazing place, it's as if you have stepping back in time about a hundred years. The wild life is thriving, the trails are relaxing.

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    Mountain Trekking Adventures

    Mountain Trekking Adventures

    5.0(3 reviews)
    16.3 mi

    Pani was our guide for our visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks in June of 2025. It was…read moreour first visit to the area, and we wanted a guide to help us experience the parks in the most fun and educational way, so we could get the most out of our time. Pani was incredibly communicative and was flexible with us when we decided to split our visit across two days instead of just one. Pani was easy to talk with, knowledgeable about the parks, and passionate about the history and ecology. We learned so much on our adventure, and Pani was always willing to take pics for us everywhere we went. Thank you Pani for making our vacation so special and memorable!

    An awesome family tour of Sequoia National Park enriched with an excellent tour guide, Pani of…read moremountain trekking adventures! We all learned so much about the history and geology of this vast Park. Having a knowledgeable tour guide really eliminates any stress of searching for features you want to see! Our party of 10 agreed we had the best park trip ever with Pani guiding us through the exceptional features of Sequoia national park. We are spoiled now and highly recommend mountain trekking adventures for anyone going to the Sequoia national Park or Kings Canyon national parks.

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    Mountain Trekking Adventures - Kings Canyon is over 8000ft deep in some spots, we will take you through it with special stops all along the way.

    Kings Canyon is over 8000ft deep in some spots, we will take you through it with special stops all along the way.

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    Big Trees Tours

    5.0(3 reviews)
    17.3 mi

    If you're visiting Sequoia, book the Big Trees Telescope Tour with Scott. It was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. Scott is a former park ranger, and his knowledge is incredible. He shared fascinating stories and facts about the park (including black bears!), and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. He's kind, patient, and made the whole experience feel personal and special. The telescope tour was amazing -- seeing the planets under Sequoia's dark skies was unforgettable. He explained everything in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. His company may be new, but it won't stay a hidden gem for long. Highly recommend.

    I had the pleasure of two private tours with Scott, one focused on hiking in the Sequoias and one…read morefocused on his astronomy tours. Both experiences far exceeded what I thought we were going to experience! On the hike, Scott was so knowledgeable about the park, its history, the trees, and the unique facts + areas that most don't know about. We also booked a photography session with him that was the PERFECT way to capture our time there! We'll be framing a few of the shots for our home. We also had the astronomy tour at night, where Scott walked us through the different constellations in the sky and the varying origin stories for them - from Greek, to Roman, to Viking. It was so mind-blowing to really stare at the stars and learn their stories. Thank you, Scott, for such a great first experience out in Sequoia National Park!! We can't wait to come back.

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    Big Trees Tours - Friends hold hands as they walk among the sequoia trees.

    Friends hold hands as they walk among the sequoia trees.

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    Seven friends dressed for cold weather stand in front of a cloudy mountain view.

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    Kaweah Whitewater Adventures

    Kaweah Whitewater Adventures

    4.9(106 reviews)
    16.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    If you have never been rafting before, all I can say is please find a way to talk yourself into…read moresigning up for an afternoon with Kaweah Whitewater Adventures! We had a party of four first timers, My mom, myself, and my two boys (14 & 10) and we did the afternoon adventure. EVERYONE had an absolute blast. It was the highlight of our trip and one of the most fun things we have done in years. This really is an adventure. You will be bouncing all over the raft and working in sync as a team to line yourself up for the best past through wild waters. The guides are amazing at keeping everyone locked in and also sharing the beauty of the river. I cannot recommend this excursion enough! Some details on the family option: You drive in to their supervised lot, park your vehicle, and after 30 min of putting on gear and going through instructions you jump in the rafts and go down river for about 4 miles to the lake where you are picked up by a bus and brought back to the lot. The whole trip took about 2.5 hours but I would expect some variance. There were two spots in the run where you can jump in the water and swim around for a bit. One parting thought is that if you are in the area and you see the river you may think you have an idea of what it looks like, but I was truly taken aback by the beauty of the scenery from the perspective of the winding path of the river. You really do get to see a view that is just as unique and special as any park trail.

    Had the best time on the High Adventure Upper Trip! Great fun in and out of the raft. Kai was a…read moregreat guide and everyone at KWA was excellent.

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    Kaweah Whitewater Adventures family adventure lower trip

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    Kaweah Oaks Preserve - hiking - Updated May 2026

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