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Kings Canyon Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · California

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in California.

Top locations in California

Yosemite FallsWaterfall
Yosemite FallsMariposa County · 1,368 m
Alamere FallsWaterfall
Alamere FallsMarin County · 18 m
BodieGhost Town
BodieMono County
Borrego SpringsDark Sky Place
Borrego SpringsSan Diego County
Joshua Tree National ParkDark Sky Place
Joshua Tree National ParkRiverside County
Death Valley National ParkDark Sky Place
Death Valley National ParkInyo County
Lassen PeakMountain Peak
Lassen PeakShasta County · 3,150 m
Half DomeMountain Peak
Half DomeMariposa County · 2,694 m
Mount WhitneyMountain Peak
Mount WhitneyTulare County · 4,412 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.