Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, California 93271 |
Sequoia National Forest
900 West Grand Avenue
Porterville, California 93257 |
Designated Reach: November 3, 1987. From the confluence of the Middle Fork and the South Fork to the point at elevation 1,595 feet above mean sea level. The Middle Fork from its headwaters at Lake Helen to its confluence with the main stem. The South Fork from its headwaters at Lake 11599 to its confluence with the main stem.
Classification/Mileage: Wild — 65.5 miles; Recreational — 15.5 miles; Total — 81.0 miles.
This river includes the entire Middle and South Forks, which are largely in Kings Canyon National Park (although you should be sure to check out the river on the Sequoia National Forest—just as spectacular). Beginning in glacial lakes above timberline, the river flows through deep, steep-sided canyons, over falls and cataracts, eventually becoming an outstanding whitewater rafting river in its lower reaches in Sequoia National Forest. Geology, scenery, recreation, fish, wildlife and history are all significant aspects.
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