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    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Changes to Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities – Check Back for Updates

    Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. See link for details and match to locations on the park map (under "Park Tools," bottom left, this page). More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

  • You May Have Trouble Calling Us. Use the "Contact Us" Link (Bottom Left) to Send an E-mail.

    We are experiencing technical problems receiving some incoming phone calls at the parks. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please keep trying to reach us or check this website for frequently-asked questions. The search box (top, right) may be helpful.

  • Prescribed Fires Planned at Ash Mountain/Sequoia National Park (Parks' South Entrance)

    Fire crews will be working on hazard fuel reduction project at Ash Mountain (south entrance) starting May 23. There are nine small burn segments near the south entrance. The fire may be visible from the road and will produce smoke for very short periods.

Day Hiking

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Hikers in a sequoia grove
NPS Photo
 

Maps are recommended for longer or unpaved trails. The Sequoia National History Association offers park trail maps at each of park visitor centers or you may purchase them ahead of time online.

Learn more about general safety and trail safety in preparation for a safe, enjoyable visit.

 
Marble Falls Trail is a pleasant Foothills hike.

Marble Falls

Paul Sheehan

Foothills Day Hikes
Summer is hot and dry time in the Foothills. But in wet years, there may still be plenty of water in Marble Falls or along the Middle Fork Trail. Watch out for poison oak and rattlesnakes. Consider hiking early in the morning or in the early evening hours to escape the heat of the day.

 
Moro Rock trail offers expansive views

On Moro Rock

Richard Thiel

Giant Forest & Lodgepole Day Hikes
Giant sequoias, cool conifer forests, sun-splashed meadows, and exhilarating vistas are all available in the Giant Forest/Lodgepole area. Climb the historic staircase on Moro Rock to see the Great Western Divide.

 
Grant Tree Trail in Grant Grove

Grant Tree Trail

NPS Photo

Grant Grove Day Hikes
Sequoias, easy trails, and solitude are all available on trails in the vicinity of bustling Grant Grove Village. Maps and guidebooks are available at nearby visitor centers—along with helpful rangers.

 
Zumwalt Meadow along the South Fork of Kings River

Zumwalt Meadow

NPS Photo

Cedar Grove Day Hikes
Looming granite walls, great vistas, quiet rivers, pleasant waterfalls—some of the most level hikes in the parks can be found here as well as some of the most steep, hot, and strenuous. There is something for every hiker in the Kings Canyon.

 
Mineral King offers beautiful sub-alpine hiking

Mineral King

Richard Thiel

Mineral King Day Hikes
Cooler temperatures and dramatic mountain scenery tempt day hikers up to Mineral King. Be prepared for steep trails and thinner air. West- and south-facing slopes can still be hot and dry, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Consider beginning your hike in in the morning when it is cooler.

  • Maps & Guides Maps & Guides

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  • Park Newspaper Park Newspaper

    View the latest issue for lots of helpful planning information. Read More

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Did You Know?

Layer of air pollution seen from park views..

Sequoia and Kings Canyon suffer from one of the worst air-pollution problems of any national park! Pollution  — particularly ozone — from the Central Valley and the Bay Area is carried up into these mountains by warm winds. It challenges all of us  everywhere to clear the air!