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Just before the ford of Post Corral Creek, a granite boulder field opens on the right (west) side of the trail. There are several obvious campsites here (8200’; 11S 331535 4110014).

DAY 2 (Post Corral Meadows to North Fork Kings River, 5.6 miles): Shortly after fording Post Corral Creek (wet in early season), the Hell For Sure Pass Trail heads left at a signed junction. Go right (south), following a sandy trail. After a half mile, the trail climbs out of the pines and passes larger granite boulders and sandy open flats. The route than makes a short descent and winds through more meadow and sandy forest for the next 2 miles.

After the trail gains a ridge and turns to the southeast, the vista opens dramatically, with sweeping views through the trees across the granitic North Fork Kings River’s canyon. The trail follows a sandy wash down short switchbacks and then meets low-angle granite slabs near the river. There are many relaxing lunch spots here, along with plenty of water and several refreshing swimming holes farther down the trail to the south. There are many campsites near this juncture if a short day is in order. Fishing along the river is good for brook, brown, and rainbow trout.