Visalia and Three Rivers Attractions
Mount Whitney
47050 Generals Highway
Mt. Whitney is the most frequently climbed peak in the Sierra Nevada. It can be reached via the John Muir and High Sierra Trails in Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks...
Cedar Grove Overlook
47050 Generals Highway
This initially strenuous trail switchbacks through chaparral to a forested ridge and a rocky outcrop. Hikers are rewarded with gorgeous views...
Cedar Grove Visitor Center
47050 Generals Highway
This site provides information on the attractions of the Cedar Grove area. Book and map sales are available on site...
Mineral King General Forest Area
47050 Generals Highway
The Mineral King General Forest Area lies in the southern portion of Sequoia National Park. Sequoia National Forest can be accessed from this area...
Mineral King Road
47050 Generals Highway
This road leads 25 miles eastward from Highway 198 at Hammond. It provides access to a plethora of recreation opportunities...
White Chief Trail
47050 Generals Highway
The trail to the White Chief Bowl is a steep, but scenic hike up the west side of the Mineral King Valley with lakes and spectacular vistas along the way...
High Sierra Trail
47050 Generals Highway
This is a long trail starting at the Giant Forest and ending at the summit of Mount Whitney...
Mist Falls
47050 Generals Highway
This trail leads visitors to one of the largest waterfalls in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Be prepared for crowds on this path...
Monarch Lakes
47050 Generals Highway
This is one of the easier hikes in the Mineral King area and goes to Upper and Lower Monarch Lakes, at the foot of Sawtooth Peak...
Sawtooth Pass Trail
47050 Generals Highway
This trail leads from the Kaweah River valley over Sawtooth Pass into the Kern River valley...
Cold Springs Campground
47050 Generals Highway
This campground provides hiking, fishing, exploring and photography opportunities. Reservations are not accepted...
Cold Springs Nature Trail
47050 Generals Highway
The exhibits along this easy one-mile trail illustrate the natural history of the Mineral King Valley...
Woods Creek Trail
47050 Generals Highway
This hike is a steady moderate climb where vistas, rivers and high lakes are plentiful. The trail provides access to the John Muir and Pacific Crest trails...
Colony Mill Road
47050 Generals Highway
This trail was once part of the original road to Giant Forest. It eventually joins the road to Crystal Cave...
Moraine Campground
47050 Generals Highway
Moraine Campground lies in the South Fork Kings River valley. The sites at this facility are available on a first come, first served basis...
Hospital Rock
47050 Generals Highway
Interpretive panels and pictographs at this site provide visitors with information about the Western Mono tribe of Native Americans who once inhabited the area...
Sentinel Campground
47050 Generals Highway
Sentinel Campground provides access to a variety of attractions in the front and backcountry. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis...
Congress Trail
47050 Generals Highway
This short, paved trail provides easy access to some of the largest sequoias in the world. The sites are worth braving the crowds...
Converse Basin
47050 Generals Highway
This trail leads through Converse Basin sequoia grove to Boole Tree the eighth largest Big Tree in the world...
Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
47050 Generals Highway
A few of the attractions in Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park include groves of giant sequoias, Mineral King Valley and Mount Whitney...
The Best of NileGuide
There’s never a reason to be bored in Visalia and Three Rivers. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
