Horseback Riding

One-day destinations by horseback out of Cedar Grove include Mist Falls and Upper Bubb's Creek. In the backcountry, many equestrians head for Volcanic Lakes or Granite Basin, ascending trails that reach elevations of 10,000 feet. Costs per person range from $40 for a one-hour guided ride to around $300 per day for fully guided trips for which the packers do all the cooking and camp chores.

Tours and Outfitters

Cedar Grove Pack Station. Take a day ride or plan a multiday adventure along the Kings River canyon with Cedar Grove Pack Station. Popular routes include the Rae Lakes Loop and Monarch Divide. Closed early September–late May. Kings Canyon National Park, California, 93633. 559/565–3464; 559/337–2413; www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/horseride.htm. From $50 per hr or $90 per day. Late May–early Sept..

Grant Grove Stables. A one- or two-hour trip through Grant Grove leaving from the stables provides a taste of horseback riding in Kings Canyon. The stables are closed October–early June. Kings Canyon National Park, California, 93633. 559/335–9292; www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/horseride.htm. From $50 per hr, $90 for 2 hrs. June–Labor Day, daily 8–6.