Kings Canyon / Muir Rock Swimming Hole

Kings Canyon / Muir Rock Swimming Hole

Elevation: 5100'
Length: Unlimited hiking in King's Canyon National Park

Season: Peak (June-October)

Road type: Paved

Driving time: 2.5+hrs

Description: Park at Lands End parking lot and a short few hundred foot walk to a nice swimming hole in beautiful clear water.  Jump off the small rock for a refreshing thrill.  Unlimited hiking options into King's Canyon if you desire.  Drive over is breathtaking into the canyon!  Unfortunately, no dogs allowed, otherwise it would be one of our favorites!


Directions:

Epic Drive along Blackrock Road

Epic Drive along Blackrock Road

Length: an ALL DAY drive

Season: Peak (June-Sept) check for road conditions.

Road type: Paved with potholes

Driving time: ALL DAY

Description: An amazing loop of a drive along an amazing road (blackrock road) that skirts the edge of a deep canyon that houses the North Fork of the Kings River.  Some nice places to stop along the way: Dinkey Creek for a swim.  McKinley grove of giant sequoias.  Drive over the Wishon Reservoir dam.  Take a dip in the King's River near Balch camp.  Remember this is an all day driving event so pack appropriately!


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