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National Parks

Sequoia & Kings Canyon

A deep canyon with a forested floor and steep granite cliffs
The Glaciers carved the Kings Canyon's steep granite cliffs, leaving a wide U-shaped valley. NPS/Rick Cain

Overview

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.

State: CA5595653341

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  35.00

    This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    This entry fee is for a single person traveling on foot or by bicycle. It is valid for 1-7 days in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  30.00

    This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling on a motorcycle, scooter, or similar motorized vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.


  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups:  20.00

    Non-commercial groups traveling in vehicles that have a capacity of up to 15 passengers pay a $35 vehicle entrance fee or use a park pass. Groups traveling in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged $20 per person, up to the maximums listed for commercial groups with comparable passenger capacity ($100 or $200). People 15 years old or younger, anyone with a pass that may be used for park entry, and drivers hired for transportation only are exempt from the per person fee.


  • Commercial Entrance - Van:  75.00

    This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 7-15 people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.


  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus:  100.00

    This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 16-25 people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.


  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach:  200.00

    This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 26 or more people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.


  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan:  25.00

    The charge for vehicles with a seating capacity of 1-6 passengers is $25, plus $20 per passenger, with a maximum total fee of $75. This entrance fee is for commercial tours of one or more people traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.


  • Commercial Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    The per person fee for vehicles with a seating capacity of 1-6 passengers is $20, plus $25 per vehicle, with a maximum total fee of $75. This entrance fee is for commercial tours of one or more people traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.


Map

Things To Do

Category

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    A snowy landscape of a road going over a creek.

    Clover Creek Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    This one-way trail is currently marked to the Twin Lakes hiking trail junction. Return to Wuksachi on the same trail.

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    Time:2-4 Hours
    A skier walks down a trail among a snowy landscape.

    Panther Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    Taking its name from Panther Gap (8,600 feet), the Panther Trail is part of a difficult loop for experienced skiers. Steep grades and dense forests guard the great views from Panther Gap.

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    Time:4-6 Hours
    A visitor on a trail poses among a snow covered landscape.

    Trail of the Sequoias Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    A challenging alternative to the Crescent Trail, the Trail of the Sequoias explores the eastern edge of the Giant Forest. This trail is not for novice skiers.

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    Time:4-6 Hours
    A skier skis down a trail past a large sequoia tree.

    Crescent Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    The trail connects the General Sherman Tree with the end of Crescent Meadow Road (see Crescent Meadow Road Trail). The trail passes through the heart of the Giant Forest. The skiing is mostly easy, but has several short grades that require turning through the thick forest.

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    Time:4-6 Hours
    A group of visitors with snowshoes walk down a trail.

    Old Lodgepole Road Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    This old road connects the Lodgepole Visitor Center with the General Sherman Tree. The skiing is easy, except for a steep grade as the trail approaches the General Sherman Tree.

    More info
    Time:3-4 Hours
    A sign reading "Bear Hill" pointing to a snowy trail.

    Bear Hill Winter Trail

    Free

    Description

    The trail follows the old Bear Hill Road and travels under the shade of giant sequoias and mixed conifers. Bear Hill Road is wide and easy to follow with a moderate grade.

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    Time:1-2 Hours

More Images

A deep canyon with a forested floor and steep granite cliffs
A deep canyon with a forested floor and steep granite cliffs
A steep granite slope leads from forest to a bare alpine landscape
A steep granite slope leads from forest to a bare alpine landscape
A guardrail encircles people along a narrow walkway with wide views
A guardrail encircles people along a narrow walkway with wide views
A giant sequoia's reddish bark contrasts with the snow around it
A giant sequoia's reddish bark contrasts with the snow around it
A rustic building is surrounded by giant sequoias
A rustic building is surrounded by giant sequoias