Grizzly Falls
In between the Grant Grove and Cedar Grove of Kings Canyon National Park, the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway wends its way through the Sequoia National Forest / Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Grizzly Falls (pictured here) is along the byway just prior to re-entering the National Park at Cedar Grove. Earlier in the Spring, when the snow melt is driving Grizzly Creek, the entire rock face is obscured by water flow. However, by the 1st of July (when this image was taken) the flow is considerably smaller and allows for picture taking and people frolicking in the plunge pool at the base.
On this day, the spray from the waterfall felt great as the temperatures were over 100° F, and the canyons through the Sierra Nevadas were hot. I look forward to returning to these parks soon, as the cooler Fall temperatures will make hiking much more enjoyable.
Grizzly Falls
In between the Grant Grove and Cedar Grove of Kings Canyon National Park, the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway wends its way through the Sequoia National Forest / Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Grizzly Falls (pictured here) is along the byway just prior to re-entering the National Park at Cedar Grove. Earlier in the Spring, when the snow melt is driving Grizzly Creek, the entire rock face is obscured by water flow. However, by the 1st of July (when this image was taken) the flow is considerably smaller and allows for picture taking and people frolicking in the plunge pool at the base.
On this day, the spray from the waterfall felt great as the temperatures were over 100° F, and the canyons through the Sierra Nevadas were hot. I look forward to returning to these parks soon, as the cooler Fall temperatures will make hiking much more enjoyable.