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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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.
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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.
Horseback Riding
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Horse ears and view from Rock Creek Pack Station.
Courtesy of Rock Creek Pack Station
There are several locations in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and in the surrounding national forests that provide horseback riding services. Opening and closing dates depend on weather conditions. Grant Grove Stables, Kings Canyon National Park Early June to September The Grant Grove Stables are located near the General Grant Tree in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. The stables offer 1-2 hour guided trips. Routes include the General Grant Tree, North Grove, Lion Meadow, and Dead Giant Loop. Call for more information or to make a reservation. Cedar Grove Pack Station, Kings Canyon National Park May to mid-October The Cedar Grove Pack Station is located just outside the Cedar Grove Village. The pack station offers trips varying from 1-hour guided trips to multi-day pack trips. Day trips offer riding along the Kings Canyon River in the Cedar Grove area. Pack trip destinations are numerous and include Monarch Divide and the Rae Lakes Loop. Reservations are required for pack trips, but may not be necessary for day trips. Call for more information or to make a reservation. Horse Corral Pack Station, Sequoia National Forest Late May through September The Horse Corral Pack Station is located east of the Big Meadows campground in Sequoia National Forest. The pack station offers a variety of services including half and full day rides, extended pack trips and spot-trip packing service for backcountry access. Visit their web site or call for information or to make a reservation. Rock Creek Pack Station, Sierra National Forest (760) 935-4493 The Rock Creek Pack Station is located north of Bishop in the Sierra National Forest. The pack station offers extended pack trips into the parks. Destinations include Bishop, Taboose, Sawmill and Shepherd's Passes. Call for more information or to make a reservation. |
Did You Know?
The Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park contains one of the finest examples of alpine karst topography in the United States. More than 30 caves, 15 springs, dozens of sinkholes, blind valleys, and sinking streams occur in this area.