Kings Canyon National Park · CA
Mist Falls
Moderate · Day hike · Best in Spring, Summer, Fall
Length
8 mi
Gain
800 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
A long flat walk through Paradise Valley along the Kings River, climaxing at a thunderous 100-ft cataract that throws spray across the trail in early summer.
Highlights
- Kings River canyon
- 100-ft Mist Falls
- Granite domes overhead
Get there
Start: Roads End · 36.7949, -118.5833
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Parking: Roads End trailhead lot at the eastern terminus of Highway 180. Park entrance fee $35/vehicle (7 days). Lot fills by 9 a.m. summer weekends; arrive early or take the free Cedar Grove shuttle.
Plan your visit on the interactive map
See Mist Falls on the live Trailspark map alongside weather averages, gear lists, an elevation profile, and nearby points of interest.
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