King’s Canyon

31st August

We really enjoyed King’s Canyon!

You can take a short walk along the bottom of the gorge and look up at the gorge walls.

 

But the Rim walk was the highlight, with great views of the steep, red canyon walls and walking amongst the bee-hive, weather sandstone domes.

It’s a steep climb up, but as soon as you’re up high you start to get the views.

 

First you walk in amongst the huge weathered sandstone, beehive domes.

 

Then it opens up and you can see the steep canyon walls

 

You can climb up and get amazing views looking all the way down the gorge.

 

Then you walk over the top of some beehive domes..

 

And climb down into the ‘Garden of Eden’ – a pretty valley with plant life surrounded by beehive domes – before continuing around along the south rim.

 

We were really surprised by how much was up on the rim – such a rewarding walk!!

Back at camp, there was a nice atmosphere in the evenings, as a crowd gathers at the lookout to have sundowners.