Zumwalt Meadows Loop Trail

4.3 ( 15 )

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1.3 mile 2.0 kilometer point to point
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 104' 32 m
Descent: -123' -38 m
High: 5,048' 1,539 m
Low: 4,976' 1,517 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)

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“A short hike with impressive views of the Kings Canyon area.”

— Brad H

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly A short and relatively level stroll around the meadow.

Overview

This 1.5-mile trail passes high granite walls, lush meadows, and the Kings River. Stellar scenery makes this short loop a must-do,

Need to Know

Trailhead parking is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Cedar Grove Village road. Purchase a trail guide at the visitor center. Allow 1 hour.

Description

After a very short jaunt from the trailhead, you'll reach the bridge crossing the Kings River. After that, you'll make a quick loop around the Zumwalt Meadow. The trail does get a bit rocky near the southern section where it briefly climbs along the scree field, but this is very manageable. This short hike is a must hit if you're going through the park.

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Land Manager: NPS - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

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Kiki Kuku

Jul 29, 2018

Helene Gaglioti

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Jul 17, 2018

Prettiest place I have been. Wish I could live there 3.5mi

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Dennis McDowell

May 3, 2018

Beautiful meadow views. Granite and large pines. River is very flat and gentle at this point.

Sep 16, 2017

1mi

Aug 24, 2017

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Aug 13, 2017

An incredible amount of diversity in a short span. Well worth the quick jaunt. 2.1mi

Aug 4, 2017

Wei Liu

Aug 2, 2017

Jul 29, 2017

Criss Gutierrez

Jul 11, 2017

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Jun 26, 2017

Aaron V

1.3mi

Jun 21, 2017

Jean-Christophe Lecocq

Jun 12, 2017

Danielle Mangine

Easy walk through the meadow in Kings Canyon, beautiful way to experience the valley. 1mi

Jun 12, 2017

Scott Burglechner

beautiful. high water in June. wear waterproof shoes. rocky trail in some areas which might be hard for some older adults with walking difficulties.

May 20, 2017

Stefan Dyadchenko

nice hike, nice views 1.3mi

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Trail Ratings

4.3 from 15 votes

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in Cedar Grove

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Overall

4.3 from 15 votes

5 Star		60%
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3 Star		13%
2 Star		7%
1 Star		0%

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Kings River

A beautiful view from Zumwalt Meadow.

A beautiful view from Zumwalt Meadow.

Zumwalt Meadow

Zumwalt Meadow

Sheer granite cliffs surround the trail around Zumwalt Meadows.

Sheer granite cliffs surround the trail around…

Zumwalt Meadow, Kings Canyon National Park

Zumwalt Meadow, Kings Canyon National Park

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