Kings Canyon near Cedar Grove is 8200' making it the deepest canyon in the country. The similarities to Yosemite Valley are unexpected. The polished granite lines the river with many unnamed formations resembling El Capitan, Taft Point, The Arches and Cathedral Rocks. (There is only one Half Dome!)
Driving into the canyon is 100% WOW! The extreme vertical, rugged rock walls host a 2-lane road carved along the edge.
We got to the Cedar Grove area with one building serving as Lodge, Snack Bar, Market and Ranger Station.
We hiked the Hotel Trail 2.5 miles to Cedar Grove Overlook. It was hot and every step was uphill---ugh! Then the last .5 mile was straight out to the promontory.
It was worth the hike! There was a meadow with high peaks along the north border.
The west view showed us where we came in.
Roads End is to the East.
There were controlled fires burning across the canyon, making the valley hazy.
After a cooldown, we drove to Roads End and enjoyed the shade and misty breeze at the Roaring River Falls.
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