Grizzly Falls, Sequoia National Forest

The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway leads into Kings Canyon National Park, and Grizzly Falls is a scenic stop along the way. If you don't chance to get a glimpse of the falls while driving, look for signs directing you to the Grizzly Falls Picnic Area. The partially obscured view of the 80-foot waterfall from the road should be enough to convince you to pull over, and the hike to the base of Grizzly Falls is only a 0.1-mile round trip.

Grizzly Falls is a short and easy walk from the picnic spot. The falls are a favorite family waterfall because of the simple access and without having to hike far. The size of the waterfall changes depending on the quantity of snowmelt on the south side of the Monarch Divide. Grizzly Creek swells after a snowy winter, and the waterfall widens to a frothing wall of white water. Because the falls themselves are reliant on snowmelt, so the ideal time to go is when the road reopens in early spring. Outside, the picnic area is a great location to have a packed lunch. There are restrooms available.