Top Adventures in Hume
Hike and Fish Hume Lake
This spot is less than four hours from the Bay Area and offers everything you would ever want to do in the outdoors. The interesting thing about Hume Lake is that it is actually a Middle School and High School camp in the Summer and Winter. That b...
3.5 miles
100 ft gain
Camp at Princess Campground
Situated just off the stretch of road that connects the two sections of Kings Canyon, Princess Campground is the perfect home base for exploring both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. In addition to its central location, it takes reservatio...
Walk the General Grant Tree Trail
The trailhead starts at the back of the parking area, a sign will direct you.This short yet beautiful walk will lead you past amazing sights. Starting counter clockwise you will quickly pass the Fallen Monarch. Feel free to walk inside this mass...
0.5 miles
Camp at Sunset Campground in Kings Canyon National Park
Sunset Campground is minutes away from the King's Canyon National Park entrance. There are a total of 150 sites (2 group campsites) at this campground which can be reserved here. There are several bathroom, water faucets and even an amphitheater. ...
Hike the Sugar Bowl Loop in Kings Canyon NP
First and foremost, to get to this trailhead you need to drive down a 2-mile, one lane dirt road that is quite steep. It is highly recommended you do this in an AWD or 4WD vehicle, especially since the road can be muddy from snowmelt or after a re...
6.5 miles
1480 ft gain
Hike the Hart Tree Loop Trail
The trailhead is near Quail Flats down a dirt road. The road is sometimes closed due to flooding or snow or restoration - if the road is closed when you go, add 4 miles to the overall trail mileage.
The trail begins across from the Sugar Bowl tra...
7.4 miles
1348 ft gain
Hike to the Summit of Big Baldy, Kings Canyon National Park
This short and easy trail to the summit of Big Baldy in Kings Canyon National Park is not to be missed if you are in the area.The trail winds through forest and boulders as it climbs the north shoulder of Big Baldy. When you think you have reached...
5 miles
650 ft gain
Backpacking to Jennie Lake
Jennie Lake is a beautiful subalpine lake located in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness just outside of Sequoia National Park. There are no backpacking quota restrictions making this a perfect trip that requires little planning.Your journey starts at the...
10.8 miles
Backpack to Weaver Lake, CA
The hike to Weaver Lake begins at the Big Meadows trailhead in Sequoia National Forest (elevation: 7,633 ft.). There is roadside parking at the beginning of the trailhead and more parking available just inside the gate. At the trailhead, there is ...
7 miles
1075 ft gain
Hike Little Baldy
A short hike with impressive views of Sequoia National Park, the Little Baldy trail is the less touristy version of Moro Rock. When we hiked it on a beautiful Sunday morning in the summer, we had the entire summit to ourselves. Even if other hik...
3.5 miles
700 ft gain
Hike to Lookout Peak
You'll want an early start to this hike so consider camping in the park the night before. If you enter the park via CA-180 and follow it for a ways (passing Kings Canyon Visitor Center, Kings Canyon Lodge, and eventually the Cedar Grove Visitor Ce...
12 miles
Camp at Sawmill Flat Campground
Sawmill Flat Campground operates on a first come, first serve basis and is generally open from June - December. The campground provides bathrooms, and each site is equipped with picnic tables and a fire ring. The maximum group size per site is 6. ...
6728 ft gain
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Hume, California
Hume Lake
Overview Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers year-round recreational opportunities, including fis... -
Hume, California
Aspen Hollow Group
Overview Aspen Hollow Group sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park. The campground sits just one mile from Hume Lake, ... -
California 180
Crystal Springs Campground Mid Sized Group Sites
Overview Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This mid-sized group campground is at an ele... -
California 180
Princess
Overview Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake. The 87-acre lake was built to ... -
Nm525A Road
Sunset Campground (Ca)
Overview Sunset campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A n... -
Forest Route 14S11
Big Meadow Campground
Overview Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet and h...
