Mineral King

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Subalpine glacial valley located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park accessed by a long and narrow winding road, the valley is mostly popular with backpackers and hikers

General Information
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
Spring, summer, fall
Location:
Mineral King, Sequoia National Park, CA
Website:
nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/mineral-king.htm

How to Get There

From Foothills Visitor Center (24 mi): Drive south on Highway 198 for 2.5 miles, turn left onto Mineral King Road, and follow the narrow winding road for 21.5 miles to reach the Mineral King Valley trailheads and ranger station.

Overview

Mineral King is a remote subalpine glacial valley in the southern part of Sequoia National Park at the headwaters of the East Fork Kaweah River, reached by a long, narrow, winding 25-mile road from Three Rivers that takes about 1½ hours (no trailers or RVs). Silver mining began in the 1870s, and the valley was famously rescued from a Disney ski resort proposal in 1978. It is popular with backpackers and hikers, with trails to Eagle Lake, Sawtooth Peak and Mosquito Lakes, and it has two campgrounds. The road is usually open late May to October.

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