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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Snowplay in the Parks
Sledder begins descent of hill in park snowplay area
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Sledder begins descent of hill in park snowplay area. Please be safe and considerate in all snowplay areas!
 

Prohibited areas and safety
Snowplay is prohibited in residential areas, the Grant Tree Trail area, the Sherman Tree Road, and other areas as signed. Please be safe and considerate of others as you play in the snow.

Wolverton
7250' (2160m) elevation. An open area with sledding hills two miles (3.2km) north of the General Sherman Tree. After snowstorms, it may take several hours before plows can get the area open for the day. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent and snowplay gear is for sale at Wuksachi Lodge.

Grant Grove
6600' (2000m) elevation. Big Stump and Columbine are in the Grant Grove section of Kings Canyon National Park. On nearby National Forest land are the Big Meadows, Quail Flat and Cherry Gap areas. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent and snowplay gear is for sale at the Grant Grove Market.

 

 
Map showing locations of park snowplay areas
NPS Graphic
Map showing locations of park snowplay areas
Before and after photos of the Giant Forest restoration.  

Did You Know?
Nearly 300 buildings, a gas station, sewage treatment plant, hotel, two markets, and over 24 acres of asphalt were removed during the Giant Forest Restoration Project in Sequoia National Park.

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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 13:47 EST