Private Group – Kings Canyon Discovery Challenge (July 6-9, 2026)

$1,795.00

Recharge enjoying high Sierra lakes and exploring rugged terrain in a remote section of Kings Canyon National Park.

Pay a deposit of $500.00 per item
SKU: KCD-2 Category:

Itinerary

Day 1 – Afternoon arrival, caravan to trailhead, overnight on trailhead (2.5 miles)

Trail: Moderate uphill with ~800′ elevation gain.

We’ll meet up on the day of departure at 1pm in Clovis, CA before transporting to our trailhead in Kings Canyon National Park. Our goal is to make it to the trailhead by late afternoon where we’ll do a final pack-check, get to know our team and talk safety before beginning a short hike to camp near Rowell Meadow.

Day 2 – Rowel Meadow trailhead to Lost Lake (5.5 miles)

Trail: Good trail traversing Kings Canyon with views of Great Western Divide, moderate uphill and down.

Our pace will be moderate as we cover miles on good trail with elevation gain and loss though high forest until we reach the remote basin that’s home to Lost Lake and our camp.

Day 3 – Optional day hike loop to chain of off-trail lakes (up to 3 miles)

Trail: Off-trail exploring to chain of lakes, or leisure day at camp.

Weather and trail conditions permitting we’ll have the option to explore an off-trail lake-studded ridge near our basecamp for more swimming, lunch and great views. Or you can elect to skip the hike and enjoy a leisurely day at the lake.


Day 4 – Lost Lake to Rowell Meadow Trailhead (8 miles)

Trail: Moderate return hike, then home to brag.

An early start will get us back to our trailhead where we will reload cars, and return to home refreshed and re-energized, ready to accomplish incredible things!

Logistics

Departure and pickup locations

On the day of departure, we will coordinate transportation from Central California (Fresno/Clovis area). If you are local or driving in, you may optionally meet us at the Grant Grove Visitor Center in Kings Canyon National Park, and continue to drive your car back to our starting trailhead (45 minute drive).

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your confirmed pick up time. The Fresno/Clovis area is a 3 hour car drive from the Bay Area, and roughly 4 hours from Southern California. We will help coordinate and arrange car pools for participants coming from around the state when possible. Exact time and regional meet-up locations will be confirmed on a trek by trek basis.

Meals are not provided when in transit, however, we will stop for food and to refuel before reaching the trailhead. Our goal is to make it to the trailhead just before dusk. A light snack will be provided that evening at the trailhead.

Pre- and post-trek accommodations (Out of State Guests)

For guest traveling in from out of state who wish to arrive early, we suggest arriving Fresno, CA the evening before departure and staying at the Best Western Clovis Cole, in historic downtown Clovis or Hampton Inn and Suites Clovis.

At the trailhead

Bring your personal items and a positive attitude! All group gear and food will be provided on the trail. Any major personal gear you’ve indicated you’d like us to provide (sleeping bag, tents etc.) will be waiting for you at the trailhead. Please also bring a small bag with a clean set of clothes. Before we hit the trail, we’ll leave that bag at the cabin for optional showers after we exit.

Returning home

We plan on exiting the trail between 12pm and 2pm on the last day of the trek. Please plan your return transportation accordingly. If flying out of Fresno on the same day, we suggest scheduling flights for departure no earlier than 4pm.

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