Park Shuttles

Alison Taggart-Barone

 

*Shuttle information is subject to change, please check this page for future updates.

Free Shuttle Service in Sequoia National Park

During the busiest times of the year Sequoia National Park offers free shuttle rides between attractions in the Giant Forest and Lodgepole areas. Shuttles ONLY operate within Sequoia National Park; there are no shuttles in Kings Canyon National Park.

During 2023 fall and 2023-2024 winter holidays, shuttles run on the following dates:

• November 23 - 26
• December 23 - January 1
• January 13 - 14
• February 17 - 18

The parking at the Giant Forest Museum and the General Sherman Tree is usually full by mid-morning. Parking is usually available at larger parking lots at Lodgepole Campground and near Wuksachi Lodge (continue past the lodge for larger parking lots).

On the dates above, shuttles run from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Shuttle Route Map

During the summer, shuttles run daily from June through early September.

 

Sequoia Shuttle Accessibility Film

 

Maps of Shuttle Routes

 

Fall and Winter Holidays (2023-2024)

 

Map of fall and winter holiday shuttle route.

Shuttle Service Dates:

• November 23 - 26
• December 23 - January 1
• January 13 - 14
• February 17 - 18

 

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Summer Routes (2023)

 

Summer 2023 Giant Forest Shuttle Routes

 

Route 1 (green)

Begins at the Giant Forest Museum with stops at the General Sherman Tree Trailhead, Lodgepole Campground, and Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market. See below for attractions at each Route 1 shuttle stop.

Giant Forest Museum:

• Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
• Sentinel Tree
• Big Trees Trail
• Moro Rock Trail
• Beetle Rock
• Alta Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 2 and Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle

General Sherman Tree Trailhead:

• General Sherman Tree Wheelchair-Accessible Trail
• Congress Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 4

Lodgepole Campground:

• Shuttle Parking
• Tokopah Falls Trail
• Lodgepole-to-Sherman Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 3

Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market:

• Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
• Wilderness Permit Desk
• Market with grocery items and gifts
• Shuttle stop for Route 3

 

Route 2 (gray)

Begins at the Giant Forest Museum with stops at Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow. See below for attractions at each Route 2 shuttle stop. Tunnel Log is located just past Moro Rock.

Giant Forest Museum:

• Visitor Services, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
• Wilderness Permit Desk
• Sentinel Tree
• Big Trees Trail
• Moro Rock Trail
• Beetle Rock
• Alta Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 1 and Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle

Moro Rock:

• Moro Rock Trail
• Hanging Rock
• Soldiers Trail
• Sugar Pine Trail

Crescent Meadow:

• Crescent Meadow Loop Trail
• Tharp's Log and Log Meadow Loop Trails
• High Sierra Trail, Bobcat Point, & Eagle View

 

Route 3 (purple)

Begins at Lodgepole Campground with stops at Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market and Wuksachi Lodge. See below for attractions at each Route 3 shuttle stop.

Lodgepole Campground*:

• Shuttle Parking
• Tokopah Falls Trail
• Lodgepole-to-Sherman Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 3

Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market:

• Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
• Wilderness Permit Desk
• Market with grocery items and gifts
• Shuttle stop for Route 3

Wuksachi Lodge & Restaurant:

• Lodge and gift shop
• The Peaks Restaurant & Wuksachi Pizza Deck
• Wuksachi Trails

 

Route 4 (orange)

Begins at the General Sherman Tree Trailhead with stops at the General Sherman Tree Parking Lot and Wolverton. See below for attractions at each Route 4 shuttle stop.

General Sherman Tree Trailhead:

• General Sherman Tree Wheelchair-Accessible Trail
• Congress Trail
• Shuttle stop for Route 1

General Sherman Tree Parking Lot:

• General Sherman Tree Trail
• Lodgepole and Sherman Tree Trail

Wolverton:

• Shuttle Parking
• Picnic Area
• Long Meadow Loop Trail
• Lakes Trail

 

Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle (blue)

Connects the cities of Visalia and Three Rivers to the Giant Forest Museum. This shuttle requires advanced reservations and a fee. For more information, visit SequoiaShuttle.com.

Giant Forest Museum:

• Visitor Services, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
• Wilderness Permit Desk
• Sentinel Tree
• Big Trees Trail
• Moro Rock Trail
• Beetle Rock
• Alta Trail
• Shuttle stop for Routes 1 & 2

 

*Shuttle information is subject to change, please check this page for future updates.

Tips for Shuttle Riders

Parking

When riding the shuttle, conserve parking by using our larger parking areas at Lodgepole Campground and Wolverton. The parking area at Giant Forest Museum is often full by mid-morning on weekends and holidays.

Before Leaving Your Vehicle

Remove all food and scented items from your car or campsite and store them in one of the many bear-resistant food storage boxes. Learn about bears and required food storage before you come to the parks.

Masks Currently Optional

Masks may be required on park shuttles, depending on current regulations. Please check signage at shuttle stops. These requirements are based on CDC's COVID-19 Community Level tool. When nearby counties are at low-medium risk, masks are optional when riding shuttles.

Shuttle Stops

Signs at each stop provide details about bus times and areas of interest at each stop. Some stops are along a loop, and others have shuttles that travel in different directions. Ask the driver for the time of the last pickup to be sure you make it back to your stop in time.

Walk and Ride

Consider taking the shuttle to your destination and walking back to your vehicle. Walking back ensures that there is no risk of missing the last shuttle of the day.

Plan Ahead

Pack a small backpack with what you need for the day: park newspaper and map, snacks, water, extra clothing, and money.

Shuttle Riders with Wilderness Permits

If you plan to arrive in Sequoia via shuttle from Visalia, there are NO in-park shuttles or public transportation from Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. If you arrive at Sequoia without a car, it is not possible to reach wilderness trailheads north of Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park, including those in Grant Grove and Cedar Grove.