US Forest: Sequoia National Forest
Length: 50.0 mi / 80.5 km
Time to Allow: At least one hour

The Kings Canyon National Scenic Byway is internationally significant for its unique scenic and geologic displays. Highway 180 is a showcase of nature's wonderland.

The largest species of trees on earth, the giant sequoia, and one of the deepest canyons in America, the Kings Canyon, are two outstanding tributes to the natural beauty found here. You will experience dramatic changes in vegetation, wildlife, and geology as you climb the 4,000 feet through the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Stories

• Kings Canyon Scenic Byway Overview
  

  Take a trip to nature's wonderland on the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Marvel at the enormous sequoias towering above you. Explore the natural caves...

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