Paradise Valley Trail
ANY
MED
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 18 mi
Region: Kings Canyon NP
Elev. Gain: 2,506 ft
When to Go: May—Oct
Avg. Time: 9 hr
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Out + Back
Pass: America the Beautiful or $35
Know Before You Go:
Be aware of wildlife! Hikers experience many bear and rattlesnake sightings along this trail.
Mist Falls makes an excellent turn around point if you'd like a shorter hike.
This is a very popular trail so start early; once you pass Mist Falls the crowds will dwindle considerably.
The road to the bottom of Kings Canyon typically opens for the season in late April - check the NPS site for road conditions and updates.
