Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park

Paradise Creek

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People head out to Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park with one thing in mind: swimming in the relaxing pools.

This easy one-mile round-trip hike leaves from the east side of Buckeye Flats Campground near site 28. The trail follows the north side of the Kaweah River along a flat track before descending to a wooden bridge. Cross the river here above a wide and mesmerizing section of the river. Continue straight ahead to meet up with the tamer Paradise Creek. The trail turns left and heads up the creek along a series of pools and cascades that offer tranquility on a hot day.

The waters of the Kaweah River are active and too violent for swimming, but the Paradise Creek tributary is calm and perfect for a soothing dip. Plenty of enjoyment can be found in the pools along Paradise Creek. There are wildflowers along the creek and this is a fun area to explore and enjoy.

Check out the slideshow below for more views of the trail, creek, and flowers

For hikers whose goal is not just to relax in paradise, the trail continues up the canyon faintly for another two miles before fizzling out.

The catch: There is no day parking at the trailhead. Therefore, those not camping at Buckeye Flats, will have hike in from Hospital Rock, adding 1.2 miles to the round-trip distance. This creates a real incentive to stay at Buckeye Flats, but one wonders why the parks would omit this courtesy.

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