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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 Conditions (Entire Park) and Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)
Expect 20-minute to 1-hour construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) until Memorial Day weekend (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.
Trail Conditions
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Winter conditions can occur at anytime. Be prepared by checking weather conditions and going out with good route finding skills and all of the knowledge and equipment you will need to protect yourself in the wilderness.
This website will be updated as trail conditions are reported by visitors and park staff. Conditions may be reported by e-mail using the following link: e-mail us.
During the spring, trail conditions are highly variable. Always be prepared for trails that are wet and muddy, covered with patchy snow and ice, or buried in several inches to several feet of snow. Trails may be obscured by snow. As of 4/24/2013, the snow line is at approximately 8500ft. These conditions could change rapidly.
Use caution at all stream crossings. Spring thawing conditions can result in avalanche danger and stream flows will be very high and swift. Many trails may not be snow-free until mid to late June, and mountain passes until July or later. Snow and ice bridges can also be a problem at this time of year. NOTE: Several Road Closures are in effect. IN KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK NORTHERN KINGS CANYON
CEDAR GROVE/ROAD'S END
GRANT GROVE/ROARING RIVER
LODGEPOLE/WOLVERTON
FOOTHILLS/SOUTH FORK
MINERAL KING
KERN
EAST SIDE (INYO NATIONAL FOREST)
New Army Pass
Photo by N. Ver
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Did You Know?
Dogs are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle, except service dogs. This allows for more frequent wildlife sightings, ensures that other visitors and wildlife will not be annoyed or frightened by dogs, and saves cleanup on trails. You can take dogs on leashes on US Forest Service trails.