California · Hiking

Kings River Nrt

6.1 mi
round trip
1,305 ft
climb
2,842 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 6 h ago

Is Kings River Nrt open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Kings River Nrt, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Kings River Nrt is a hard hike in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. It's a natural-surface out-and-back trail of about 6.1 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,305 feet. The route starts at around 1,545 feet and climbs to about 2,842 feet at its high point. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average about 93°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures up high run cooler. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible. Bikes are allowed, so it works for riders as well as hikers. Fox Canyon Trail lies about 2.4 miles away. Black Rock Reservoir and the Patterson Bluff climbing area are about 4.6 miles off, and the Princess campground is about 4.8 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Kings River Nrt

    Best months: February–June and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 39°

    2. Feb

      56° / 40°

    3. Mar

      63° / 43°

    4. Apr

      68° / 47°

    5. May

      77° / 53°

    6. Jun

      85° / 61°

    7. Jul

      93° / 69°

    8. Aug

      93° / 69°

    9. Sep

      88° / 64°

    10. Oct

      77° / 54°

    11. Nov

      60° / 45°

    12. Dec

      51° / 38°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Balch Pwr House, CA, 6.7 mi away at 1,735 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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