Junction View, Kings Canyon, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 36° 49.891 W 118° 53.396
11S E 331462 N 4077849
The best place to see Kings Canyon
Waymark Code: WM3NME
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Junction View is the most popular turnout along Hwy 180, officially called "Kings Canyon National Scenic Byway" or Kings Canyon Highway for short.

A breathtaking view of the Western Sierra, a bird-eyes view at the Junction of two forks of the Kings River and a view deep into Kings Canyon - all in one spot.

The turnout is on the westbound lane (leaving the canyon) and has room for up to ten cars. In the summer, it is a popular stop for tour busses and can get a little bit crowded. Weather you stop or just drive by - use extreme caution!

Hwy 180, leading to Junction View ... ... and continuing into the canyon
The Sierra Nevada seen from Junction View
Junction View Turnout
We have never seen a blooming Manzanita bush before!


In addition to the amazing skyline of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this place offers a stunning view at the junction of two forks of the Kings River - hence the name Junction View. The river flows 2,200 feet below but one can hear it roar!

If you want to get closer:
Yucca Point Trail leads right to the river.

Zoomed in telescope view of the junction

Kings River, Middle Fork Kings River, South Fork

Weather you look at the Junction in early morning mist or in the late afternoon sun -
it is always an amazing view!
Early morning Late afternoon

Describe - Highway or Road number: Hwy 180 - Kings Canyon Highway

Closest town or city: Kings Canyon National Park

Number of parking spots available: 10

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: no

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: No

Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed
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