Warm up at the Giant Forest Museum.

Sequoia Park - Giant Forest, Wolverton and Lodgepole
6400-7200' (1950-2160 m) elevation. The Giant Forest Museum provides exhibits and visitor information, ski maps, books and first aid. Two miles north of the museum is the General Sherman Tree. When snow closes the upper Sherman Tree parking lot, park in the lower lot located by the Generals Hwy. Wuksachi Village offers lodging, a restaurant, and gift shop. No gasoline is available. Lodgepole campground is open year-round. If there is enough snow accumulation, the Wolverton area is open for snowplay. Be prepared for winter conditions. Call ahead for information 1-559-565-3341.

• How do I get there?
• What is the weather like?
• What facilities and services are available?
• What ranger-guided activities are available?
• What are the major sites in Giant Forest?
• What walks are in the area?
• Information on backpacking in the parks.
• Tell me about the restoration of the Giant Forest and its transition from commercial center to visitor day-use area.

Check at the Foothills Visitor Center for suggestions on snow-free activities.

Sequoia Park - The Foothills
500-3500' (457-1067 m) elevation. The Foothills Visitor Center offers exhibits, first aid, maps,bear canisters, and books. This is a wonderful time of the year to explore the trails of the foothills which are usually snow-free and have mild winter temperatures. In January wildflowers begin to bloom and color the hills. Hospital Rock picnic area and Potwisha campground are open year-round. The South Fork campground (13 miles leaving Hwy 198) is also open year-round with no water. Call ahead for more information 1-559-565-3341.

• How do I get there?
• What is the weather like?
• What facilities and services are available?
• What ranger-guided activities are available?
• What can I see in the Foothills area?
• What day-hiking trails are in the area?
• Information on backpacking in the parks.

Walk to the General Grant Tree in winter on the plowed trail.

Kings Canyon Park - Grant Grove
6600' (2008 m) elevation. Grant Grove is home to the General Grant Tree, where the annual Nation's Christmas Tree Ceremony is held on the second Sunday each December. The Kings Canyon Visitor Center offers exhibits, an orientation movie, first aid, maps, and books. Grant Grove Village offers lodging, restaurant, market, cross-country ski & snow shoe rental, and gift shop. Gasoline is available at Hume Lake 11 miles (18 km) north of Grant Grove. In early November the road to Cedar Grove closes. When there is enough snow accumulation both Big Stump and Columbine Picnic areas are open to snowplay. The Big Stump Entrance Station is temporarily closed please pay entrance fees at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center. Call ahead for latest information 1-559-565-3341.

• How do I get there?
• What is the weather like?
• What facilities and services are available?
• What ranger-guided activities are available?
• What can I see in the Grant Grove area?
• What day-hiking trails are in the area?
• Where can I backpack in the Grant Grove area?