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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Summer 2025 Trip Planner Park Maps Available on Pages 4-5 Road Conditions: (559) 565-3341, (Press 1, Then 1) Welcome to the Land of Giants Rising from 1,300 feet (396 m) to 14,494 feet (4,418 m), the highest elevation in the lower 48 states, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect a spectacular elevational range. Dramatic shifts from hot foothills to cool forests to the cold High Sierra can be found here. When visiting the giant sequoia groves, you may notice that tall, mature sequoias have branches that are not very long. Why do you think these tall trees have short branches? Hint: consider that they live at elevations that receive several feet of snow in winter. The parks are home to many different plants and animals because of their wide variety of conditions. There are steep roads, mountainous trails, and cold rivers that plunge down from great heights. This is two national parks—Sequoia and Kings Canyon—managed by the National Park Service as one unit. Look for evidence of past fires and storms. The 2021 KNP Complex Fire burned much of the area along Generals Highway. Record-breaking precipitation in winter 2022-2023 fell on burned slopes that had been cleared of vegetation. The resulting mudslides caused significant damage to park highways and roads. Find a Visitor Center Hours and Dates Subject to Change Current Conditions www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Important Information Free Public Wi-Fi Foothills Visitor Center Kings Canyon Visitor Center EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 Emergency calls can be made on any cellular network, even if you do not have service for regular calls. Gasoline and Charging Stations There is no gas or charging station available in the parks. Gas may be available in Sequoia National Forest. Call ahead to check: Hume Lake (559) 3057770 or Stony Creek Lodge (877) 828-1440. Visitor Center Park Area Through Sept 1 Sept 2 – Oct 13 Foothills Visitor Center Foothills 8 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm Giant Forest Museum Giant Forest 9 am to 6 pm 9 am to 5 pm • Redwood Mountain Road • Middle Fork Road Vehicle Emergencies and Towing Lodgepole Visitor Center Lodgepole 8 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm Closes September 28 Kings Canyon Visitor Center Grant Grove 8 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm Cedar Grove Visitor Center Cedar Grove 9 am to 5 pm 9 am to 5 pm Closes September 28 Getting Around the Parks Foothills Visitor Center Rivers are swift and cold. Rocks are slippery. Do not leave children alone near water. Giant Forest Museum General Sherman Tree Grant Grove Village Cedar Grove Village 16 mi (25 km) 60 minutes 18 mi (28 km) 70 minutes 48 mi (74 km) 120 minute 75 mi (120 km) 180 minutes 4 mi (6 km) 10 minutes 30 mi (48 km) 65 minutes 60 mi (97 km) 120 minutes 28 mi (45 km) 60 minute 57 mi (92 km) 115 minutes Giant Forest Museum 16 mi (25 km) 60 minutes General Sherman Tree 18 mi (28 km) 70 minutes 4 mi (6 km) 10 minutes Grant Grove Village 48 mi (74 km) 120 minutes 30 mi (48 km) 65 minutes 28 mi (45 km) 60 minutes Cedar Grove Village 75 mi (120 km) 180 minutes 60 mi (97 km) 120 minutes 57 mi (92 km) 115 minutes 29 mi (47 km) 60 minutes 29 mi (47 km) 60 minutes Vehicle Length Restrictions and Recommendations Road Length Limit Generals Highway: Foothills Visitor Center to Potwisha Campground 24 feet* 7.3 m Generals Highway: Potwisha Campground to Giant Forest 22 feet* 6.7 m Moro Rock / Crescent Meadow Road 22 feet† 6.7 m *Recommendation, †Restriction (longer vehicles not allowed) Table of Contents Visitor Center Hours 1 Drive Times 1 Vehicle Length Restrictions Services and Facilities 2 The parks do not tow or repair vehicles. If your vehicle is blocking traffic, call 911 or contact the emergency communications center at (559) 565-3341, ext. 9. River Safety Drive Distances and Times Foothills Visitor Center Road Closures (subject to change) 1 Campgrounds 2 Experience Wilderness 3 Sequoia National Forest 3 Maps 4–5 Ranger Recommendations 4–5 Safety and Regulations 6 Accessibility in the Parks 6 Información en Español 7 Information in this newspaper can change at any time. Park Areas 8 Shuttles and Parking in Giant Forest 8 Sequoia Parks Conservancy 8 National Park Service Sequoia and Kings Canyon U.S. Department of the Interior National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Welcome! Ask for printed information in other languages. ¡Bienvenido! Solicite información impresa en español. Services and Facilities Sequoia National Park Foothills Giant Forest Foothills Visitor Center • Park store (SPC) • Free public Wi-Fi • Picnic area nearby Giant Forest Museum • Park store (SPC) • Shuttle stop Lodgepole Village Wuksachi Sat, Sun, Wuksachi Lodge & Holidays Lobby open 24 hours • Gift shop: 8 am–8 pm Lodgepole Visitor Center • Park store (SPC) • Wilderness permits Benvenuti! Richiedi informazioni stampate in italiano. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (559) 565-3341 Mailing Address Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 Wuksachi Lodge’s Peaks Restaurant & Pizza Kitchen • Open to the public • Breakfast: 7 am–10 am • Lunch: 11:30 am–5 pm • Dinner: 5 pm–10 pm • Bar open for lunch & dinner Village Market and Grill • Market: 8 am–9 pm • Lodgepole Grill: 8 am–7 pm E-mail seki_information@nps.gov Kings Canyon National Park Free Public Wi-Fi Foothills Visitor Center Kings Canyon Visitor Center Kings Canyon Visitor Center • Park store (SPC) • Free public Wi-Fi • Wilderness permits Emergency - Dial 911 Annual Pass ......................... $70 (access only to Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs) Interagency Annual and Lifetime Passes Annual Pass ......................... $80 Lifetime Senior Pass ............. $80 (for US Residents / Citizens aged 62+) Annual Senior Pass ............... $20 (for US Residents / Citizens aged 62+) Annual Military Pass ............. Free (for active-duty military and dependents) Lifetime Military Pass ............ Free (for Gold Star family members or veterans) Access Pass .......................... Free (for people with permanent disabilities) Other Passes Honored Golden Age, Golden Access, Volunteer, and 4th Grade (Every Kid Outdoors) The Fees You Pay Make a Difference! The parks use these funds for projects that protect and improve visitor services such as: • Maintaining campgrounds • Educating students • Improving accessibility • Fare-free Sequoia Shuttle 2 www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm Sequoia and Kings Canyon Pass Village Shops • Market: 7 am–9 pm • Gift shop: 10 am–7 pm • Post office: weekdays, 9 am–12 pm and 1 pm–4 pm Grant Grove Village @sequoiakingsnps Single Vehicle....................... $35 Motorcycle........................... $30 Individual ............................. $20 Mineral King Ranger Station • Wilderness Permits Silver City Mountain Resort (PRIVATELY OWNED) (559) 242-3510 • Monday to Thursday: 8 am–7 pm • Friday to Sunday: 8 am–8 pm Listing of Silver City Resort does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. Web nps.gov/seki 7-day Passes Services are subject to change based on conditions. Mineral King Wilkommen! Fordern Sie gedruckte Informationen in deutscher Sprache an. Pay your entrance fee at park entrance stations. Annual and lifetime passes cover this fee. Pass and photo ID are required for access. Check visitor centers for schedules. To check for lodging availability inside the parks, call (866) 807-3598 or visit www.visitsequoia.com/lodging Bienvenue! Demandez des informations imprimées en français. Park Fees Ranger-led programs offered regularly. John Muir Lodge and Cabins Lobby open 24 hours Grant Grove Restaurant • Breakfast: 7 am–10 am • Lunch: 11 am–4 pm • Dinner: 4 pm–8 pm Grant Grove Stables 9 am–4 pm Call (559) 335-9292. Cedar Grove Village Cedar Grove Visitor Center Cedar Grove Lodge, Market, and Grill • Lodge lobby & Market: 7 am–9 pm • Grill/snack bar: Breakfast: 7 am–10 am, Lunch: 11 am–3 pm, Dinner: 4 pm–9 pm • Showers & laundry: 8 am–8 pm Cedar Grove Pack Station Until September 30: 9 am–4 pm. Call (559) 565-3360. SPC = Sequoia Parks Conservancy Camping Campsites hold up to six people and each site has a picnic table, a fire ring with grill, and a metal food storage box. Check-in and checkout are at noon. Campsite Fee Kings Canyon National Park Campground Options Campground Area Status Azalea Grant Grove OPEN Sunset Grant Grove OPEN Install the Recreation.gov app Crystal Springs Grant Grove OPEN www.recreation.gov/mobile-app Sentinel Cedar Grove OPEN Canyon View, Sheep Creek, Moraine Cedar Grove Opening Date TBD Make a reservation www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/2931 (877) 444-6777 (877) 833-6777 TDD Customer Service: (888) 448-1474 (Reservation Required) $32 per night See map on pages 4-5 for campground locations. Campgrounds are subject to closure due to weather or natural events. Camping Information Toilets Open campgrounds have flush toilets. Quiet Hours Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am. Generator use is further restricted based on each campground’s rules. Dump Stations Potwisha Campground Lodgepole Campground Campfires Campfires must be out cold before you leave your campsite. Roadside Camping Roadside camping is not permitted in the parks. Camp only in designated campground sites. Propane and Fuel Canisters Please recycle fuel canisters at home. No Shows Sites that remain vacant by noon on the second day of a reservation may be released for new reservations. Sequoia National Park Campground Options Campground Area Status Potwisha Foothills OPEN Lodgepole Giant Forest OPEN Atwell Mill Mineral King OPEN Cold Springs Mineral King Opening Date TBD All other campgrounds are closed for repairs in 2025. Experience Wilderness Wilderness Safety NPS / NATHAN PEARSEY NPS / TIMOTHY NG NPS / ERIC VICHICH Wilderness is untrammeled, natural, and undeveloped. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are 97% designated Wilderness. Magnificent glacial canyons, broad lake basins, lush meadows, and sheer granite peaks—hallmarks of the most rugged portion of the High Sierra—form the core of the largest expanse of contiguous wilderness in California, which is visited and valued by people from around the world. With a wilderness permit solitude is just a long hike away. Wilderness Permits During the summer quota period, May 24 to September 28, there are limits on the number of people each day that may enter the wilderness at an entry point and a fee is required. Most trailheads allow advance reservations on Recreation.gov. Unused quota permits are available first-come, first-served for walkups at permit issuing stations. Wilderness Permit Station locations can be found below. Wilderness Permit Stations for Overnight Travel Area Foothills Permit Station Open Hours Wilderness Office Follow the path south of the visitor center to the Wilderness Office across the rear parking lot. 8 am to 4 pm Giant Forest/ Lodgepole Visitor Center Lodgepole 7 am to 3:30 pm Grant Grove Kings Canyon Visitor Center See visitor center hours on page 1 Mineral King Mineral King Ranger Station 7:30 am to 4 pm Cedar Grove 7 am to 3:30 pm Roads End Permit Station Food Storage Store all food in an animalresistant storage container. These containers weigh less than 3 pounds (1.3 kg), hold up to 5 days of food, and fit in a backpack. Rent containers at park visitor centers. Rental Cost $5 for three nights $2 per additional night Water Park waterways may contain bacteria, including Giardia. Properly filter or treat water before drinking. Hypothermia Hypothermia can occur yearround. Stay warm and eat snacks. Symptoms include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, and fumbling hands. If symptoms appear, drink warm sugary drinks, and get into dry clothes, sleeping bags, or shelter. Hiking at Altitude Most trails in the parks are above 5,000 feet (1,524 m) in elevation. People unaccustomed to high altitudes may need to acclimate to low oxygen levels, which can cause shortness of breath and dehydration. Plan for a slow ascent and drink plenty of water. Leave a Detailed Itinerary Create a detailed itinerary of your backpacking trip. Your itinerary should include your start date, time, name of trailhead, camping locations, and your estimated return date. Leave this itinerary with a trusted responsible person. Emergency - Dial 911 Sequoia National Forest Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument have over 1.1 million acres (4,452 sq. km) of recreational opportunities. The forest offers 52 developed campgrounds, more than 1,147 miles (1,846 km) of trails, over 314,448 acres (1,273 sq. km) of wilderness, 222 miles (357 km) of Wild and Scenic Rivers, 2,617 rivers and streams, world-class whitewater rapids, 158 ponds and lakes, boating, fishing, biking, horseback riding, and more. Services and Facilities NPS / KIEL MADDOX Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake District Office located in Dunlap, CA. Open 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (559) 338-2251 or visit their website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/ recarea/?recid=79569 Campgrounds • • • • • Big Meadows Hume Lake Landslide Princess Tenmile • • • • Stony Creek Upper Stony Creek Fir Group Cove Group Wilderness Camping Contact the Hume Lake Office. Dispersed Camping Dispersed camping is available, but restrictions apply. Contact the Hume Lake Office of Sequoia National Forest for more information. Permits for portable stoves or fires are required and are available online at: permit.preventwildfiresca.org Montecito Sequoia Lodge (559) 565-3388 through May 13 Features cabins, a hotel, and, for guests only, Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Stony Creek Lodge (559) 565-3909 Features room rentals, a market, and a gas station. Hume Lake Village (559) 305-7770 Gas pumps are not always open. Call ahead to check fuel pump status. Boyden Cavern Tours of Boyden Cavern are available for a fee. Advance reservations recommended at boydencavern.com NPS/KIEL MADDOX Regulations: National Parks vs National Forests Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia National Forest Pets Pets are not allowed on trails. Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m) are allowed in parking lots, picnic areas, and campgrounds. Pets are allowed in developed areas and on trails. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Collect Resources Collecting objects is not allowed in parks. This includes natural objects, such as pine cones, rocks, plants, animals, and cultural artifacts such as arrowheads, beads, or pottery shards. You may keep a few cones or rocks for personal use. Collecting artifacts such as arrowheads, beads, or pottery shards is prohibited. Hunting Not in the parks. You are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering the parks. Only seasonally with a license. Call 559-243-4005 or learn more online: Off-Road Driving Cutting Wood Dispersed Car Camping wildlife.ca.gov/hunting Not allowed. Stay on park roads. Get off-highway-vehicle (OHV) route information at USFS Hume Lake Office in Dunlap. Wood cutting is prohibited, though campers may gather downed wood when not in sequoia groves. Allowed. Please contact the nearest Forest Service office for guidance and a permit. Not allowed within the parks. 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Keep eyes and ears open. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from roots, trunks, or branches. Don’t linger under dead, cracked, or broken hanging branches or trees with rotten bases. River Safety Drowning is the leading cause of death in the parks. Rivers present a great danger due to their swift currents, icy water, and slippery rocks. Do not leave children unattended. Fire Restrictions Fishing is permitted in most areas of the parks, and on adjacent national forests. People 16 years of age or older are required to have a California fishing license. Get copies of park-specific regulations at any visitor center. Pets Pets are not permitted on any trails in the parks. Pets in picnic areas, campgrounds, and on roads must be kept on a maximum 6-foot (1.8 m) leash at all times. Pick up and dispose of all pet waste. Do not leave pets unattended or in vehicles. Fire restrictions may be in place at any time and any elevation. Prohibited locations for wood or charcoal fires will be posted. Restrictions change as conditions change. Check for information on park bulletin boards or at visitor centers. Firearms It is illegal to discharge a firearm within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks or to bring one into any federal building. Hunting and trapping are illegal in the parks. Keep Wildlife Wild You Are in Black Bear Country Even in winter bears can still be active, particularly in the foothills. Bears will grab unattended food and break into cars when food is visible. Bears have a keen sense of smell and are attracted to human food as well as anything scented, including hand sanitizer, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, cleaning supplies, and child safety seats. Bears that have had human food can become bold and persistent in attempts to obtain human food and may have to be killed. A fed bear is a dead bear. Food storage is the key to protecting humans and bears. Wildlife Viewing Safety Wildlife Viewing Viewing wildlife is an amazing opportunity that comes with responsibility. Give animals room to move. Stay a minimum distance of 25 yards (23 m) from most wildlife and 50 yards (46 m) from predators like bears and mountain lions. In general, if a wild animal reacts to your presence, you are too close. Remember that wildlife are wild and can be unpredictable when they are disturbed or surprised. Use binoculars or a zoom lens from a safe distance and move back if an animal approaches you. Keep Wildlife Wild and observe from a safe distance. NPS / ALISON TAGGART-BARONE Black Bears Don’t let a black bear approach you, your food, picnic area, or campsite. Make yourself appear large: wave your arms, clap your hands, and yell at the bear. Keep a safe distance but be persistent. Report to the nearest ranger. 25 yards (23 m) Mountain Lions and Bobcats These animals normally run away when seen. However, if you see one and it does not run away, follow these tips for a safe encounter: • Do not run; running may trigger a pursuit. • Pick up children. • Try to appear as large as possible, do not crouch down. • Hold your ground, or back away slowly, while facing the animal. • If it acts aggressively, wave your hands, shout, and throw stones and sticks at it. • If attacked, fight back! • Report all sightings. Air Quality In summer months, ozone concentrations often exceed federal health standards. Ozone can have negative health effects. For air quality information, visit the park website: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/ nature/airqualityinfo.htm Drones Launching, landing, or operating remotely piloted aircraft (such as model airplanes, quadcopters, or drones) is prohibited. Food Storage Metal food storage boxes are provided to properly store food and odorous items when not in use. Store all food, coolers, and anything with an odor, including flavored drinks. If a food storage box is unavailable, food items must be stored inside your car trunk or low in the vehicle, out of sight, and with all windows closed. Always keep a clean campsite and deposit all trash in dumpsters. While picnicking, never move away from coolers and tables when food is out. Stay within arm’s length of food. NPS 50 yards (46 m) NPS 25 yards (23 m) is about two bus-lengths Accessibility: Parks for All Accessibility Guide Looking for information about accessibility accommodations for people with disabilities? Ask for a free Accessibility Guide at any park visitor center or download it online. www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm Assistive Listening Devices At Kings Canyon Visitor Center in Grant Grove, assistive listening devices and audio descriptions are available for the park film. Assistive listening devices are also available at Lodgepole Visitor Center. Ask at the information desk for a receiver. Braille Park Map Borrow a Braille version of the official park map at park visitor centers. Outdoor exhibits along the Grant Tree Trail have Braille text and tactile features. Kings Canyon Visitor Center and Hospital Rock Picnic Area have tactile interpretive exhibits. Borrow a Wheelchair Borrow a manual wheelchair at Kings Canyon Visitor Center, Giant Forest Museum, Lodgepole Visitor Center. Be prepared to provide your address and phone number. Wheelchairs may be used anywhere in the parks but must be returned to where they were borrowed by closing time. UniDescription App This app translates the map of the parks into acoustic media, designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or who prefer learning through sound. Recreation.gov App This app is your on-thego solution for making reservations or purchasing passes. Return to your favorite spot or find a new one by searching for the location that is right for you. Exploring in the Digital Age We have an app for that! Download these apps to help plan your visit, find the perfect hike, or reserve a campsite. Need Wi-Fi to download? Find free public Wi-Fi at Foothills and Kings Canyon Visitor Centers. 6 National Park Service (NPS) App Find maps, information, and an events calendar on this app. Once downloaded, search for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and download content for offline use. Bienvenido al país de los gigantes A una altitud de 1,300 pies (396 m) a 14,494 pies (4,418 m), la mayor elevación en los 48 estados contiguos, estos parques protegen una espectacular cordillera elevada. Dentro de nuestros límites se encuentran impresionantes transiciones, desde las cálidas estribaciones hasta los bosques frescos y la fría High Sierra. En esos parques tienen su hogar diversas plantas y animales, que viven en condiciones extremadamente variadas. Los parques abarcan empinados caminos, senderos que trepan por las montañas y ríos que se desploman desde alturas épicas. En sus recorridos, busque evidencias de incendios y tormentas pasadas. El incendio KNP ardió a lo largo de casi toda el Generals Highway en 2021; después, el invierno de 2022-2023 trajo una precipitación sin precedentes. La lluvia y la nieve que cayeron en las laderas quemadas causaron daños significativos a las carreteras y caminos del parque. Ahora hay cuadrillas trabajando en la reparación pero es probable que la construcción de caminos cause demoras en el tráfico durante todo el verano. Tenga paciencia mientras trabajamos para restablecer el acceso seguro a los parques. Manténgase usted mismo y el parque a salvo Restricciones de hacer fuego En cualquier momento y en cualquier elevación puede haber restricciones de hacer fuego. Se publicarán los lugares donde está prohibido hacer fogatas de madera o de carbón. Las restricciones cambian conforme cambien las condiciones. Busque la información en los tableros de anuncios del parque o en los centros de visitantes. Pesca La pesca está permitida en la mayoría de las áreas de estos parques y en los bosques nacionales adyacentes. A las personas de 16 años o más se les requieren que tengan una licencia de pescar de California. Obtenga los reglamentos específicos del parque en el centro de visitantes. Calidad del aire En los meses de verano, la concentración de ozono en ocasiones supera las normas federales de salud. El ozono puede tener efectos negativos en la salud. Para obtener información sobre la calidad del aire, visite el sitio web del parque: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/ nature/airqualityinfo.htm Armas de fuego Es ilegal disparar armas de fuego en los parques, así como introducirlas en cualquier edificio federal. Es ilegal cazar y atrapar animales en los parques. Drones Está prohibido lanzar, aterrizar y operar aeronaves de piloto remoto, como modelos de avión, cuadricópteros y drones. Mascotas No se permiten mascotas en ningún sendero de los parques. Pueden tenerse mascotas en las áreas designadas, con una correa de máximo 6 pies (1.8 m) en todo momento. Recoja y d