Kings Canyon National Park

- Trail descriptions emphasize route difficulty, elevation gain and loss, good times to go, and unique features- Routes match the needs of everyone, from strong hikers and adventurous backpackers to families on summer holiday, dayhikers, and nature enthusiasts- Topographic and overview maps help you anticipate the park's diverse geography, while numerous pictures let you sample the scenery- Special sidebars inspire your curiosity about everything from beavers to woodpeckers and aspen to yarrow; learn about prehistoric Native sites and fire ecology; find out the difference between stalactites and stalagmites in near by caves