A scenic drive into Kings Canyon is pretty great, but it’s capped off with the Zumwalt Meadows hike — quite possibly the prettiest spot in the canyon. Best of all, the hike is mostly flat, not very long (about 1.5 miles round-trip), and the scenery is rewarding throughout the hike. Zumwalt Meadows is located near the end of California Highway 180, at the far end of Kings Canyon. Watch for a trailhead and parking area on the right (south) side of the road, about one mile before you reach Roads End. Kings Canyon has a lot in common with Yosemite […]