.justin. Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Decided that since I've been back in CA for 3 months now and Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite are all so close to my parents' houses, I'm going to be making some trips to all three. Hit up Kings Canyon today, and man was it a good time to go. They just opened up the road down to the North Fork of the river yesterday, and it was flowing in full force, perhaps the highest level it has flowed in many years. Peak on the left is about 1000ft higher than the truck, right peak a good 3000-4000ft higher. A look towards the river canyon from about 5500ft. Base is around 3500, snowy peaks are assumed to be around 11-12000ft and a good 15 miles away... View of canyons from about 4000ft elevation A very cool road to drive on Small snow runoff waterfall For some reason, I really like this picture. Base of General Grant (3rd largest tree in the world, 40ft in diameter) Kings River was RAGING today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Man I really need to move. After seeing Dylans post your post and Jons post a while back. Makes me realize CT has nothign nice to offer Thats good stuff man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I remember going up there years go when I was young to the Sequoias (sp)? There was one which had fallen over and the center of it was hallow and you could walk threw it and not touch the top thats how big in diameter it was. If I remember right it was the largest tree in the world. WAS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wow that brings back memories - those are great photos Justin Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.justin. Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 (edited) I remember going up there years go when I was young to the Sequoias (sp)? There was one which had fallen over and the center of it was hallow and you could walk threw it and not touch the top thats how big in diameter it was. If I remember right it was the largest tree in the world. WAS... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I didn't get any photos of that one as there was a family blocking it, but I don't think it could compare to the 40ft diameter of grant. Maybe it was the tallest one of those redwoods. Edit: That tree is the one on it's side in the background below. Edited May 14, 2006 by .justin. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.justin. Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Here's another big tree with people standing nearby for reference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Awesome pics man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo p0op oO Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 thats sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Here's another big tree with people standing nearby for reference... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "That's a huge b* *h!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 very cool pics i really would love to make it up there and see those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthSS Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I made the same kind of trip up into the Kern River canyon yesterday. The river is higher than I have ever seen it---really awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawss04 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 sweet pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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