Mist Falls
Mist Falls is another rare waterfall where less is more. In this instance, its turbulent springtime flow earns its name by producing a misty mess. Under these conditions you'll probably have a hard time seeing the falls within its cloud of mist and it's more of a waterfall to experience rather than watch. However, come when the South Fork Kings River calms down in the late summer and you'll see the falls' true underlying character as it cascades and falls some 50ft in total. To get to the falls, you'll have to drive to the Road's End of Hwy 180 in Cedar Grove of Kings Canyon National Park. From there, you hike for about 8 miles return following the South Fork Kings River passing alongside Bubbs Creek and climbing as the Sphinx watches over you. This trail is also shared with backpackers looking to go to the popular Paradise Valley or further to the John Muir Trail deep in the heart of the Sierras.
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Profile view of the falls with faint rainbow in low flow
