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Awesome MUST! Bring water and sunscreen!
Kings Canyon的点评
点评：I was blown away by King's Canyon! We did the Rim Walk, which is 6 km long and takes 3-4 hours, depending on whether you do the little side quests, like Garden of Eden or the Lookout spot. It took us 2.5 hours without the side quests, and we're moderately fit people who take lots of photos. Unless you have mobility issues, the walk will be moderately difficult but not impossible (the greatest challenge is the HEAT, more on that in a bit).
DEFINITELY begin by 8 AM. We were fools and began at 8:30, at 27°C (which is still nice and doable), but I absolutely recommend before 8 AM if you can. It's the LAST leg of the hike that'll get you (in our case, 38°C, which was a STRUGGLE).
The most physically demanding part of the walk is the first 500 steps, which you get out of the way quickly. It's not like 500 stair steps, which are even and consistent, but ROCK steps, which are uneven and require sure footing. There is a viewing platform after the first 200 steps, and another one after the next 200 steps if you need to catch your breath. The last 100 steps are easier, and it's mostly flat after that with the occasional incline scattered throughout.
The walk was just gorgeous all throughout. It takes you through former sand dunes, canyons, dried-out lakes, just so many things you probably don't have at home. The first side quest is a Lookout, which takes about 20 minutes round trip. If you want to skip a part of this walk, this would be the one! While it's beautiful, you'll get to see the same thing from the other side in the last third of your walk.
Speaking of the last third... this was when it started getting hot. They tell you to drink a liter of water per hour you're out. Listen to that. I don't care how fit you are. I trained in a boxing boot camp in THAILAND for 7 hours a day, 6 days a week, and still felt dehydrated despite the recommended water intake. You'll feel all right at first, but it'll really get you if you're not careful. The heat here hits a little different because the air is so arid, and you'll be dehydrated before you even know it. So unless you routinely work out for hours in the middle of a desert, drink the recommended amount. More if you can. And remember your sunscreen & full-brim hat!!
Anyway, we reached the Garden of Eden, which was a nice side quest. This marked the last third, because from here it's about 1.5 hours back to the carpark. Do it if you can, it's a welcome break from dry, red sand.
The last 45 minutes was challenging because of the heat, which was 38°C and ARID. My skin was burning. Like I just wanted to get back to the car and started feeling woozy on those last steps.
All in all, it was such a gorgeous hike and definitely a MUST. There are less challenging walks (I think the easier route is called King's Creek), so definitely check them out if you're in the area.
A few tips:
- If you're hitting the summer months, start at 8 at the latest.
- Slather yourself in sunscreen, bring sunglasses if you're sensitive to light, and bring a full-brim hat. I don't care if it looks ridiculous. Save your face, your skin, and your eyes.
- Bring like 3 liters of water, lol. There's a water refill station at the carpark, so be sure to fill up.
DEFINITELY begin by 8 AM. We were fools and began at 8:30, at 27°C (which is still nice and doable), but I absolutely recommend before 8 AM if you can. It's the LAST leg of the hike that'll get you (in our case, 38°C, which was a STRUGGLE).
The most physically demanding part of the walk is the first 500 steps, which you get out of the way quickly. It's not like 500 stair steps, which are even and consistent, but ROCK steps, which are uneven and require sure footing. There is a viewing platform after the first 200 steps, and another one after the next 200 steps if you need to catch your breath. The last 100 steps are easier, and it's mostly flat after that with the occasional incline scattered throughout.
The walk was just gorgeous all throughout. It takes you through former sand dunes, canyons, dried-out lakes, just so many things you probably don't have at home. The first side quest is a Lookout, which takes about 20 minutes round trip. If you want to skip a part of this walk, this would be the one! While it's beautiful, you'll get to see the same thing from the other side in the last third of your walk.
Speaking of the last third... this was when it started getting hot. They tell you to drink a liter of water per hour you're out. Listen to that. I don't care how fit you are. I trained in a boxing boot camp in THAILAND for 7 hours a day, 6 days a week, and still felt dehydrated despite the recommended water intake. You'll feel all right at first, but it'll really get you if you're not careful. The heat here hits a little different because the air is so arid, and you'll be dehydrated before you even know it. So unless you routinely work out for hours in the middle of a desert, drink the recommended amount. More if you can. And remember your sunscreen & full-brim hat!!
Anyway, we reached the Garden of Eden, which was a nice side quest. This marked the last third, because from here it's about 1.5 hours back to the carpark. Do it if you can, it's a welcome break from dry, red sand.
The last 45 minutes was challenging because of the heat, which was 38°C and ARID. My skin was burning. Like I just wanted to get back to the car and started feeling woozy on those last steps.
All in all, it was such a gorgeous hike and definitely a MUST. There are less challenging walks (I think the easier route is called King's Creek), so definitely check them out if you're in the area.
A few tips:
- If you're hitting the summer months, start at 8 at the latest.
- Slather yourself in sunscreen, bring sunglasses if you're sensitive to light, and bring a full-brim hat. I don't care if it looks ridiculous. Save your face, your skin, and your eyes.
- Bring like 3 liters of water, lol. There's a water refill station at the carpark, so be sure to fill up.
翻译：国王峡谷让我惊叹不已！我们进行了 6 公里长的边缘徒步，需要 3-4 小时，具体取决于您是否执行伊甸园或瞭望点等小支线任务。不执行支线任务，我们花了 2.5 小时，而且我们身体健康，会拍很多照片。除非您行动不便，否则徒步会有点困难，但并非不可能（最大的挑战是高温，稍后会详细介绍）。
一定要在早上 8 点开始。我们很傻，8:30 就开始了，当时气温为 27°C（这仍然很不错，可以做到），但如果可以的话，我绝对建议在早上 8 点之前开始。这是徒步的最后一段，会让您感到疲惫（在我们的情况下，温度为 38°C，这很艰难）。
徒步中最耗费体力的部分是前 500 步，您可以快速完成。它不像 500 级台阶那样均匀一致，而是岩石台阶，不平整，需要稳稳地站稳。前 200 级台阶后有一个观景台，接下来的 200 级台阶后还有一个观景台，如果你需要喘口气的话。最后 100 级台阶比较容易，之后大部分都是平地，偶尔会有斜坡。
整个步行过程都很美。它会带你穿过以前的沙丘、峡谷、干涸的湖泊，还有许多你家里可能没有的东西。第一个支线任务是瞭望台，往返大约需要 20 分钟。如果你想跳过这段步行的某个部分，那就选择这一部分吧！虽然很美，但在步行的最后三分之一，你会从另一边看到同样的东西。
说到最后三分之一……这是天气开始变热的时候。他们告诉你，出门每小时要喝一升水。听听这个。我不在乎你的体格。我在泰国的拳击训练营训练了 7 个小时，每周 6 天，尽管按照推荐的饮水量，但还是感觉脱水。一开始你会感觉还好，但如果不小心，你会真的脱水。这里的热度有点不同，因为空气非常干燥，你会在不知不觉中脱水。所以，除非你经常在沙漠中锻炼几个小时，否则请按推荐量喝水。如果可以的话，多喝点。记得带上防晒霜和宽边帽！！
无论如何，我们到达了伊甸园，这是一个不错的支线任务。这是最后三分之一，因为从这里回到停车场大约需要 1.5 小时。如果可以的话，就去吧，这是一个远离干燥红沙的好机会。
最后 45 分钟很有挑战性，因为天气炎热，温度高达 38°C，而且非常干燥。我的皮肤在燃烧。就像我只想回到车上，但在最后几步开始感到头晕目眩。
总而言之，这是一次美妙的徒步旅行，绝对值得一去。还有一些不那么具有挑战性的步行路线（我认为更容易的路线叫做 King's Creek），所以如果你在该地区，一定要去看看。
一些提示：
- 如果你在夏季，最晚 8 点开始。
- 涂上防晒霜，如果你对光线敏感，请带上太阳镜，并带上一顶全檐帽。我不在乎它看起来是否可笑。保护你的脸、你的皮肤和你的眼睛。
- 带上 3 升水，哈哈。停车场有一个补水站，所以一定要加满水。
一定要在早上 8 点开始。我们很傻，8:30 就开始了，当时气温为 27°C（这仍然很不错，可以做到），但如果可以的话，我绝对建议在早上 8 点之前开始。这是徒步的最后一段，会让您感到疲惫（在我们的情况下，温度为 38°C，这很艰难）。
徒步中最耗费体力的部分是前 500 步，您可以快速完成。它不像 500 级台阶那样均匀一致，而是岩石台阶，不平整，需要稳稳地站稳。前 200 级台阶后有一个观景台，接下来的 200 级台阶后还有一个观景台，如果你需要喘口气的话。最后 100 级台阶比较容易，之后大部分都是平地，偶尔会有斜坡。
整个步行过程都很美。它会带你穿过以前的沙丘、峡谷、干涸的湖泊，还有许多你家里可能没有的东西。第一个支线任务是瞭望台，往返大约需要 20 分钟。如果你想跳过这段步行的某个部分，那就选择这一部分吧！虽然很美，但在步行的最后三分之一，你会从另一边看到同样的东西。
说到最后三分之一……这是天气开始变热的时候。他们告诉你，出门每小时要喝一升水。听听这个。我不在乎你的体格。我在泰国的拳击训练营训练了 7 个小时，每周 6 天，尽管按照推荐的饮水量，但还是感觉脱水。一开始你会感觉还好，但如果不小心，你会真的脱水。这里的热度有点不同，因为空气非常干燥，你会在不知不觉中脱水。所以，除非你经常在沙漠中锻炼几个小时，否则请按推荐量喝水。如果可以的话，多喝点。记得带上防晒霜和宽边帽！！
无论如何，我们到达了伊甸园，这是一个不错的支线任务。这是最后三分之一，因为从这里回到停车场大约需要 1.5 小时。如果可以的话，就去吧，这是一个远离干燥红沙的好机会。
最后 45 分钟很有挑战性，因为天气炎热，温度高达 38°C，而且非常干燥。我的皮肤在燃烧。就像我只想回到车上，但在最后几步开始感到头晕目眩。
总而言之，这是一次美妙的徒步旅行，绝对值得一去。还有一些不那么具有挑战性的步行路线（我认为更容易的路线叫做 King's Creek），所以如果你在该地区，一定要去看看。
一些提示：
- 如果你在夏季，最晚 8 点开始。
- 涂上防晒霜，如果你对光线敏感，请带上太阳镜，并带上一顶全檐帽。我不在乎它看起来是否可笑。保护你的脸、你的皮肤和你的眼睛。
- 带上 3 升水，哈哈。停车场有一个补水站，所以一定要加满水。
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