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    Hannah S.

    My favorite waterfall out of all we saw in the parks! It's deep into King's Canyon National Park, immediately off Generals Highway and impossible to miss. Definitely not about the height as it's only about 20 ft tall...but it was heavy and thunderous when we visited in June 2020! It empties into a large, beautiful emerald green pool below and carries on into King's River. If you step to the right a bit and hop out onto the boulders, you can see the top tier of the falls and it makes for some gorgeous photos! The water is so deliciously tempting, but it's very cold and there are signs around saying it's deadly, so do your best to resist swimming lol! There is plenty of paved parking. The trail itself is short at 0.3 miles long round-trip! It's also paved and relatively flat. A very easy, shaded hike with a gorgeous waterfall at the end. Side note: Before exiting the trail, you have an option to carry on hiking all the way to Zumwalt Meadow (see my separate review for this one!) and its about just over 3 miles round trip.

    Yan W.

    My first time visited roaring River falls and it was pretty cool and beautiful. It was a short walk (paved trail for about 0.3 miles) to this waterfall. It's a 5 minutes walk to the falls. Don't compare it to the Yosemite Falls but it was tall and not crowded. I also climbed around the rocks to take some nice photos there but just to be careful. It's such a beautiful place and peaceful.

    Roaring River Falls King's Canyon National Park. Nothing beats the natural sound of the water pouring from the mountains.
    Karen Mae D.

    You'll hear the mighty roar of this majestic waterfall echoing even before the sight of it. Just a short walk from the parking, your eyes will behold on this wonderful gem located inside King's Canyon National Park. Parking spot is few. You can choose your spot to enjoy the view along the line of the river but the best spot is front row seats to the waterfall itself. Another kid-friendly hike in this park. There's plenty of water even in August. I've seen some people do a plunge but be careful because the waters can run deep towards the middle. Nice cool plunge after a long hike from the other trails.

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    Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks - Giant Tree Museum - also has restrooms and exhibits.

    Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks

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    Sequoia national Park is quite the experience, but I want to warn you. There is a very long drive…read moreto get up to see the sequoia trees. I believe it was roughly 45 minutes to get up there to begin to see these trees and the road was very long and windy and at one point I was for sure we were going the wrong way even though there's only one way I was for sure. But after that 45 minute drive up, you begin to see these remarkably tall, beautiful sequoia trees as far as they I can see and each one of them more breathtaking than ever we went during winter so I definitely encourage you to check and make sure that you don't need to bring snow chains because to travel to a lot of the areas in winter and other seasons, you might just need snow chains to make it My family had a great time we spent just a few hours walking around and enjoying the beautiful view the fresh Mountain air and getting a chance to interact with other people traveling from all over the country who had come to visit as well. This is also something you must add to your bucket list because even though we only got to see 1/10 of this park, we already have it put back on our bucket list to go again because there's so much more to see here truly breathtaking views and just a relaxing experience all the way around.

    All the grandeur of Yosemite, but with half the crowds. And you get two parks for the price of one!…read more Whether you're coming from Visalia or Fresno, a trip to this double park is an easy day trip and excellent opportunity to get away from the valley fog or smog, breathe in some fresh air and escape into nature. No matter what level of engagement or activity you're looking for, these parks offer beautiful and thrilling scenic drives for the car warriors, lovely short and accessible strolls for those not looking for a hike, and serious high country hiking options for those looking for a challenge or adventure of a lifetime. There are countless hikes to high country destinations, including Mt. Whitney and the Pacific Crest Trail. The largest living tree, General Sherman, resides here. As does a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon. There are two caverns that are accessible to the public (tickets required for both Boyden and Crystal Caverns). So much to see and do! Please note that if you get motion-sick, some of the roads have sheer drop offs, and hairpin turns. Take it slow and don't forget to use turn outs if you get a line of cars behind you...you will make a lot of friends instantly! Wildlife sightings are common. I've seen black bears, yellow bellied marmots, a fisher, squirrels, deer, cottontails, and countless birds and lizards. I know there are bobcats and mountain lions, but haven't had the honor of seeing either--YET. There's snow in the winter that causes road and facility closures in parts of the park. This area is also prone to severe wildfires (manmade and lightning)....so I prefer to visit in the spring or fall. I've visited in every season, and find that each has its own splendor. I hope you have a chance to visit these parks and that your visit brings you a few moments of wonder, and I have experienced with every visit.

    Roaring River Falls - hiking - Updated May 2026

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