Park Activities • page 3

Road Limits / Safety / Finding Gasoline • page 5

Highlights in Sequoia Park • page 6

Highlights in Kings Canyon & USFS • page 7

page 8 • Facilities & Programs in Sequoia

page 9 • Facilities & Programs in Kings Canyon & USFS

page 10 • Camping & Lodging / Bears & Your Food

page 12 • Traffic Delays / Park Map

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SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON& SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST/GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT

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will refresh your spirit while your legsget pleasantly tired. Not enough snow?Take a hike!Stay safe on the trails, too. Carry a

map and tell someone where you aregoing. Follow a road that’s closed tovehicles, or learn how to spot and fol-low the ski-trail signs on the trees. Getback before winter’s early sunset.Didn't bring a sled, snowshoes, or

skis? You can rent or buy them at GrantGrove Market and Wuksachi Lodge.Visitor-center staff can help you

make sure you have what you need foryour particular winter adventure. Stepinto the centers at Grant Grove orLodgepole (Giant Forest Museum isclosed this winter) and check out theexhibits while you’re there. When youhead outside again, you'll know andappreciate the natural scene aroundyou even more. If you’ve had enough of cold, the

snow-free foothills are in their glorynow. Green grass coats the hills thatwere bone dry and brown just a few

months ago. Flowers pop up by late January. Birds not seen here insummer flash through oak and chaparral. Slanted and soft, wintersunlight highlights the landscape’s details. Take advantage of thelower-elevation trails now; they’ll be very hot by summer! So welcome to winter in the Sierra. We’re glad you didn’t let the

cold keep you away. Just remain flexible and let the weather call theshots; winter fun unmarred by accidents make the best memories.

Many people see the cold winter faceof these parks and shiver at the thoughtof a visit. Those who come anyway fig-ure out the secret: Winter welcomes uswith some of the greatest beauty, mys-tery, tranquility, challenge, and just plainfun these parks can offer.Enjoying the parks in winter may not

be as easy as a summer visit: You mayneed to “chain up.” In fact, if you are inthe park now and want to see sequoiasbut don't have tire chains in the car,check the weather forecast and thinkagain. The suddenness and unpre-dictability of Sierran weather, plus gen-uine concern for your safety, make therangers err on the side of caution whendeciding to require chains. But if you'vegot chains, layers of warm clothes, andyou're willing to take the roads slowly,then the delights of winter await you!If there’s enough snow and you enjoy

social fun, head to one of the bustlingsnowplay areas (see pages 8 and 9).Take your fun seriously, though, andplay safe. People get hurt snowplayingevery year. Some of the injuries are devastating; don't let one hap-pen to you! Rangers may close all or part of the snowplay hills ifthey get extremely icy, but only you can prevent accidents.Want to be active but not in a crowd? When the snow is deep

enough, snowshoe or cross-country ski into the wintry heart of asequoia grove; it’s like nothing else you’ve ever tried. Whether youfind misty fog or bright sunshine, the peace and clean, clear beauty

Winter welcome

Snow highlights the sequoias’ red bark and black fire scars. ©C. Purchis.

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WELCOME to SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON

WELCOMEYou may borrow the park map &guide in Braille at visitor centers.

BIENVENUEUne guide officielle est dis pon ibledans les centres d’information.

BIENVENIDOSHay un folleto en Español

disponible en los centros de visita.

WILKOMMENEine Landkarte ist auch in

deutscher sprache im Besucher- zentrum erhaltlich.

BENVENUTILa traduzione in lingua Italiana

della mappa e’ disponibile in tutti i centri di informazioni.

Land of giants... and moreYou expect giant trees and huge canyons—and you

won’t be disappointed. Yet the whole of these parks is evengreater than the sum of its famous parts.

Rising from 1300’ to 14,494’ (the highest elevation inthe lower 48 states), these parks protect a spectacular ele-vational range. This span from low to high means dramaticshifts from warm foothills to cool forests to the cold HighSierra. It means diverse plants and animals living inextremely varied conditions. It means steep roads and trailsthat climb mountains, and cold rivers that plunge downfrom their heights.

The caretakers of this landscape are also diverse. Anational monument, which is part of a national forest, bor-ders these two national parks. The U.S. Geological Surveyconducts research here. The Sequoia Natural HistoryAssociation runs bookstores at visitor centers and con-tributes to education and research. The Sequoia ParksFoundation supports important park projects.

Other partners, public and private, cooperate with thePark Service to meet a challenging mission—providing forpublic enjoyment while keeping the parks unimpaired forfuture generations. You are an important partner, too!Experience these parks, learn all you can, and help to pre-serve them. Thank you!

YOUR FEES HELP YOUR PARKS!Most of your entrance and camping fees stay right here.

The parks invest them in projects that improve visitor facili-ties and protect park resources. Fees have paid for repairingand upgrading roads, campgrounds, trails, picnic areas,and restrooms. They have also improved visitor centers,updated exhibits, and modernized slide programs offeredby rangers!

ENTRANCE FEE OPTIONS• 7-day pass for Sequoia & Kings Canyon and for Hume LakeDistrict of Sequoia Na tional Forest/Giant Sequoia NationalMonument (GSNM): $20 per vehicle (private, non-commercial)or $10 per person on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or bus.

• 12-Month Pass for Sequoia & Kings Canyon and for HumeLake District of Sequoia Na tional Forest/GSNM: $30 admitsall passengers in a private vehicle for one year from month ofpurchase. Not valid at Crystal Cave.

• 12-Month: America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass:$80. Valid for entrance fees at Federal recreation sites includingNational Parks, National Forests, FWS, BLM, & Bureau ofReclamation. Admits all passengers in a single private non-com-mercial vehicle where per-vehicle fees are charged, or the passh-older plus up to 3 persons (age 16 & older) for per-person feeareas, for 12 months. Not valid at Crystal Cave.

• Seniors: America the Beautiful Interagency Pass: $10 one-time fee buys a lifetime pass for entrance fees for U.S. citizens &permanent residents 62 or over. (Previously issued Golden Agepasses remain valid.) Not valid at Crystal Cave.

• Accessibility: America the Beautiful Interagency AccessPass: Free to blind or permanently disabled U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Take appropriate documentation to anypark entrance station or visitor center. (Previously issued GoldenAccess passes remain valid.) Not valid at Crystal Cave.

PHONE NUMBERSEMERGENCY — DIAL 911

No coins needed.24-Hour Park Information1-559-565-3341 (NPS)www.nps.gov/seki

National Forest Information 1-559-338-2251 (USFS)www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia

Yosemite Information (NPS)1-209-372-0200

www.nps.gov/yoseCalifornia Road Conditions1-800-427-7623 (Caltrans)

Partners in the ParksThe following organizations work together to provide this guide, first

published in 1974 as the Sequoia Bark. It is published by the Sequoia Natural His tory As so ciation (SNHA) and printed by Willems Commercial

Printing, Inc.National Park Service (NPS)

Malinee Crapsey, Editor1-559-565-3341www.nps.gov/seki

Sequoia Natural HistoryAssociation (SNHA)

1-559-565-3759www.sequoia hist ory. org

Sequoia Parks Foundation1-559-739-1668

www.sequoiaparksfoundation. org

U.S. Forest Service (FS)1-559-784-1500

www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts (DNCPR)

1-888-252-5757www.visitsequoia.com

Kings Canyon Park Services (KCPS)1-866-KCANYON (522-6966)www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)1-559-565-3171

www.werc.usgs.gov

Page 1 illustrations ©SNHA by Rick Wheeler

PARK, FOREST,OR MONUMENT?What is the difference between

Sequoia and Kings CanyonNational Parks, Sequoia NationalForest, and Giant SequoiaNational Monument? Each is on federal land. Each

exists to benefit society. Yet eachhas a different history and pur-pose. Together they provide a widespectrum of uses.

National parks strive to keeplandscapes unimpairedfor future generations.They protect naturaland historic featureswhile offering light-on-the-land recreation.Park rangers work forthe National Park Service,part of the Department of

the Interior.National forests, managed under

a “multiple use” concept, provideservices and commodities thatmay include lumber, cattle grazing,minerals, as well asrecreation with andwithout vehicles.Forest rangers workfor the U.S. ForestService, an agencyin the Departmentof Agriculture.Both agencies manage wilder-

ness and other areas where theymaximize protection of naturalresources. For example, part ofSequoia National Forest has beendesignated Giant Sequoia NationalMonument to emphasize protec-tion of sequoias.Parks, forests, and monuments

may have different rules in orderto meet their goals. Read “Wherecan I...” on the next page to learnwhat activities are permittedwhere. Despite confusion overnames, we get a wide range of ben-efits from these diverse areas.

FREE WALKS & TALKS: Ranger-led talks and walks maybe offered at Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, orthe Foothills. Watch for snowshoe walks once the snowflies. Check bulletin boards and visitor centers fordetails and schedules.

VISITOR CENTERS & STORES: Each one offers different exhibits to enjoy. Park storesin each visitor center sell a wide variety of books, maps,postcards, posters, and other items. Remember: All yourpurchases in visitor centers help to support the parks!See pages 8-9 for details.

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMFREE for all ages. If you are 5 to 105 years old, youcan become a Sequoia & Kings Canyon Junior Ranger!To earn your badge, pickup a free booklet at anyvisitor center and completethe activities for your agegroup. Have fun learning!

TEACHERS - BRING YOURCLASS TO THE PARKS! Fun,curriculum-based programsfor 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gradesoffered in spring and fall.Topics include life cycle andadaptations of sequoias,species interdependence,and cultural history of theKaweah River drainage.For details or to reservea date: 1-559-565-4303.

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Activities

Your visit may include botha National Park (NPS) anda National Forest (USFS).Activities that are illegalin the Park may be legal inthe Forest (see page 2 fordetails). Know which areayou are in (see page 12)!

• WALK A PET - In the Parks:Not on any trails but it’s o.k 100feet from roads in developed areas(picnic areas, campgrounds, roads).In the National Forest: Pets cango on trails. In both areas: Petsmust be on a leash less than 6 feet(1.8m) long. Never leave pets incars when it’s warm as they over-heat quickly.

• COLLECT THINGS TO TAKEHOME - Not in Parks: Leavethings where you find them to playtheir natural role in the ecosystem.In the National Forest: Keepinga few cones or rocks for personaluse is permitted. In both areas:Archeo logical sites and artifactsare protected by law.

• HUNT - Not in the Parks. Visitorsare responsible for understandingand complying with all applicablestate, local, and federal firearmslaws before entering this park. Inthe National Forest: Only duringthe season with a license: 1-559-243-4005.

• GO CAMPING - In the Parks:Only in numbered sites in desig-nated campgrounds. In theNational For est: In campgroundsor, unless posted otherwise, nearroadsides. Pull safely off the road,no further.

• DRIVE OHVS OFF-ROAD -Not in the parks. Stay on roads.In the National For est: Off-high-way-vehicle (OHV) routes available.Get specific information at USFSHume Lake office (in Dunlap onHwy 180) or Kings Canyon VisitorCenter (Grant Grove).

• CUT WOOD - Not in the Parks.In the National Forest: CallHume Lake Ranger District for per-mit and guidelines: 559-338-2251.

• GO PICNICKING - See picnicsymbols on back-page map. Dueto bears, never leave food unat-tended! Most sites have tables,restrooms and fire grills, except:No fire grills at Foothills and SandyCove. No fires permitted at Lodge-pole & Crescent Meadow. No waterat Halstead, Powdercan, Lodge-pole, and Crescent Meadow. Areaacross from Foothills Visitor Centermay be closed intermittently.

• SNOWMOBILE Not in theParks. In National Forest: Onlyon designated snowmobile routes.Snowmobile trailheads at CherryGap, Big Meadows, & Quail Flat.For information: 1-559-338-2251.

• HAVE A FIRE In the Parks:Only in fire grills in campgrounds& some picnic areas. In NationalForest: Free fire permits required,even for gas stoves and lanterns.Some areas are more restrictedthan others. Get permits at KingsCanyon Park Visitor Center (inGrant Grove) or USFS office inDunlap on Hwy 180.

• GO FISHING - In both areas:Permitted during fishing season.Cal ifornia fishing licenses are re -

quired for ages 16 & up. Ask forcop ies of park reg u la tions.

• RIDE BICYCLES - In the Parks:Keep bikes on roads only, not onany trail (other than the designated bike trail in CedarGrove). In the National Forest:Ask a ranger which trails permitbicycles. In both areas: Be care-ful & courteous near ped es trians &horses. People younger than 18must wear helmets.

•• RIDE HORSEBACKRIDE HORSEBACKClosed for the season.Spring opening datesdepend on weather. Rides,backcountry spot trips, orguided trips.

• Cedar Grove1-559-565-3464 summer1-559-337-2314 off season

• Grant Grove1-559-335-9292 summer1-559-799-7247 off season

• Horse Corralat Big Meadows in Sequoia National Forest1-559-565-3404 summer1-559-564-6429 off season1-559-679-3573 cell

WHERE CAN I...

Two non-profit park partnerscan help you to help the parks,and everyone benefits: Become a member of the

Sequoia Natural HistoryAssociation (SNHA) and getdiscounts in park book storesand on activities including seminars, the winter Pear LakeSki Hut, and the summer tours in Crystal Cave. Join at any visitor center or go online atwww.sequoiahistory.org.

Our park partnersThe Sequoia Parks Founda-

tion raises funds for projectsthat enhance these parks. Bepart of their efforts! Beetle Rock Center in the

Giant Forest would not existwithout the help of the Found -ation. They funded remodel ofthe historic building into an edu-cation center. Together with theSNHA, they made use of thisfacility possible for us all.The Foundation also raises

funds for trailwork and for theRangers in the Classroom pro-gram. In addition, it has startedan initiative to explore thesefabulous parks through art. Askfor information at a visitor cen-ter, or go to www.sequoiaparks-foundation.org to learn howyou can help advance your inter-ests in these parks.

Recent contributions have helpedto improve and repair several popular trails, including increasedaccessibility at Zumwalt Meadowwith an extended boardwalk.

Pear Lake Ski Hut, operated bythe SNHA, sits in a granite basinhigh above Lodgepole. At 9,200feet elevation (2804m), it is sur-rounded by glistening snowfields,icy rock walls, and a deep blue sky.Six strenuous miles on skis orsnowshoes get you to its ten bunkbeds and warm wood-pelletstove. It’s a great opportunity toexperience the winter glory of theHigh Sierra. Call 559-565-3759(reservations are required) andcheck the website above for win-ter travel seminars with the SNHA.

Change: Natural & unnatural

Years ago, we tried to banish fire from the land-scape, believing it was destructive. In sequoia groves,that meant putting out lightning-caused fires thatnaturally start as frequently as every 5 to 15 years. As time passed, we saw unanticipated conse-

quences from this. Fire suppression blocked importantecological processes and caused many problems. Twoproblems were glaring: First, sequoias were not reproducing. We learned

that fires create the conditions that sequoias need toregenerate: Fires leave behind a seedbed fertilizedwith ash and they open the forest canopy, allowingsunlight to reach the seedlings. Second, the amount of dead wood and dense

growth of small white-fir trees increased tremendous-ly. Natural fires used to burn these away frequently.Now, after fire’s long absence, these fuels feed bigger,hotter blazes that are more dangerous for people,plants, and wildlife.For over 40 years at Sequoia and Kings Canyon,

we have studied fire and its effects on the land. Now,to protect human safety and benefit giant sequoiatrees, the National Park Service works with fire torestore the benefits it brings. We still put out fires that threaten life and property

but, when and where it’s appropriate, we may igniteprescribed fires or allow lightning fires to spread natu-rally, reducing fuels and improving resource condi-tions. Strong evidence shows that we are succeeding.Why is this important? The National Park System

exists to conserve resources “unimpaired for theenjoyment of future generations.” We once thoughtthat aggressive fire suppression met this goal. A morecomplete understanding of fire tells us that excludingthis important natural agent of change only hurtswhat we are trying to protect.

Fire in the Sierra usually hugs the ground. Its low flames clear dangerous built-up fuels. With-out it, these fuels would feed intense, hard- to-control wildfires. The natural burn patternincludes occa sion al hot spots. These leave important openings in the forest — the sunny,bare places where sequoia trees regenerate best.

©NPS Photo

We often think of parks as outdoor museums. Caretaking a living ecosystem,however, is very different than protecting unchanging objects.

Both natural features and human facilities may be different each time you visit Both are changing allthe time. How we take care of those features and facilities may also affect your visit. You won’t noticethe ozone monitor that works 24 hours a day, but you will see other activities such as revegetation, roadwork, painting, or trail maintenance. Some activities may unavoidably affect you, such as smoke from aprescribed fire, campsite closures due to revegetation, or bear management.

The park staff uses such actions as tools to maintain the landscape and protect its inhabitants andvisitors. Your visit gives you but a snapshot of this process; Nature decides the timing of many of theseactions. They all share one goal: preservation of these parks for us all, now and in the future.

Unnatural change: Alien invaders!Plants and animals evolve together in

communities over time. Often they keepeach other in check. When species getbrought in from other places, the newcom-ers may multiply wildly since the competi-tors, predators, and diseases they evolvedwith in their home communities are nothere. They break links in the local web oflife, badly disrupting species that dependon each other. Sometimes they completelyreplace native plants and animals.Practice alien hygiene! Look for seeds

and tiny animals attached to shoes, clothes,waders, equipment, tires, and pet fur.Wash mud from under cars and on tiresbefore coming into the parks. The natives will thank you!

Fire: A natural change

STAR THISTLE

NEWZEALAND

MUDSNAIL

Two immediate threats:

Star thistle is one of the most damagingnon-natives in the state. Dense, thornypatches completely exclude native plantsand limit wildlife movements. It is not yetestablished here! If you recognize it fromyour home or travels, make sure not tobring it in.

New Zealand Mud Snails completelytake over and change waterways that theyinvade. Due to their biology, just one snailcan start a huge population! They stick ongear; check boots & waders thoroughly forthis tiny invader. Common just east of theparks, they could easily be carried into theHigh Sierra.

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WILDERNESSWILDERNESSOVERNIGHTSOVERNIGHTSA permit is required for all over-

night wilderness trips into theseparks. Between late May and lateSeptember (the quota season), eachpark trail has a daily entry quota forovernight trips and a wildernesscamping fee of $15 is required. Thequota and fee are tools to help pro-tect your wilderness environmentand experience (they are not requir-ed for day hikes, or for overnighttrips in the adjacent US Forest Ser-vice Monarch and Jennie Lakeswildernesses, but a free fire permit isrequired for any open flame on USFSland).Outside the quota season, permits

are still required, but are on a self-issue basis. Get self-Issue permits atthe station nearest your trailhead(see pages 8 & 9). No quota or feeapplies at this time of year. Trail con-dition information is limited; be care-ful and expect winter conditions.Requests to reserve a permit for a

certain date within the quota seasonare accepted beginning March 1 andat least 2 weeks before your trip'sstart date.Permits must be picked up either

the afternoon before, starting at1pm, or by 9am on the day of depar-ture at the park permit station/visitorcenter nearest your trailhead. Ifdelayed, call the Wilderness Office oryou may lose the permit. If the quota for your preferred

trail is full, you can choose anothertrail for that day or another day tostart, if space is available. Permits arenot issued after mid-afternoon asminimum distances must be reachedbefore you camp.Camping in the park's "frontcoun-

try" is permitted only in camp-grounds. Camping or sleeping invehicles is not allowed in parkinglots, pull-outs, picnic areas, or trail-heads in the park.

Wilderness Permit ReservationsSequoia & Kings Canyon N.P.47050 Generals Highway #60Three Rivers, CA 932711-559-565-3766; Fax 565-4239

For more details, visit WildernessInformation at www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/wilderness.htm or call.

HIGH SIERRA LODGEHIGH SIERRA LODGE• BEARPAW HIGH SIERRA CAMP(DNCPR) See page 8 for details

DROWNING: The #1 cause ofdeath in national parks! Be extracareful around water; falling in is asdangerous as swimming. Once in ariver, getting out can be nearlyimpossible: Rocks are smooth andslippery; swift, cold water rapidlysaps your strength. Currents arealways stronger than they appear.

PLAGUE: Please do not feed ortouch ANY park animals. Fleas onrodents can carry plague. Deer micefeces can carry hantavirus.

POISON OAK: Thiscommon shrub grows upto 5000 feet eleva-tion: Red leaveswith whitish berriesin fall, bare in win-ter; shiny greenleaves in groups of three in spring. Ifyou touch any part of the plant,wash skin and clothes right away.

TICKS: Common in foot hill andKings Canyon grasses; check your-self after a walk. Their biteis painless, but a small per-centage carry Lyme disease.Remove them carefully withtweezers; seek a doctor’s advice.

GIARDIA in lakes and streams cancause intestinal upset. Iodine andother chemicals may not be as reli-able as heat in killing bac teria andGiardia, but can be effective if usedproperly. Boil drinking water at least3 minutes.

HYPOTHERMIA: This life-threaten-ing condition can occur year-round.Stay dry; snack often. If others don’trespond to the need for warmerclothes or are stumbling, forgetful,or extremely tired and drowsy, getwarm sugary drinks into themimmediately. Get them into dryclothing, sleeping bags, and shelter.

RATTLESNAKES, found in muchof these parks, are especially com-mon in the foothills and near water.Watch where you put your handsand feet! Do not harass or kill them;this is when most bites occur. Bitesare rarely lethal,but tissue dam-age can besevere. If bit-ten, avoidpanic; call aranger or 911.

LIGHTNING: See darkclouds or lightning or hear thunder?Get inside a large build ing or a vehi-cle (not convertible), if possible. Donot stand under trees or in shallowcaves. Avoid projecting above thesurrounding landscape such asstanding on a ridge, on Moro Rock,or in open mea dows. Stay awayfrom open water, wire fences, andmetal railings, which can carry light-ning from a distance.

WEST NILE VIRUS is passed bybites from infected mosquitos.Human illness is not common, buttake steps to avoid mosquito bites.

CARBON MONOXIDE: This odor-less, colorless gas can be fatal.Never burn charcoal in closedspaces, e.g. a tent, camper, or RV.

OZONE POLLUTION: See air-quali-ty forecasts in visitor centers. Mostozone rises into the Sierra on warmwinds. Levels of this colorless gasare highest May to October, peakingin late afternoon. The peaks some-times reach “unhealthy” state/feder-al. standards, and can affect respira-tory systems. Ozone forms fromgases in car and factory exhaust.

CELL PHONES rarely work well inthese mountains; don’t rely onthem. Note where pay telephonesare available (see pages 8 & 9).

COUGARS roam throughout theparks, but you are unlikely to seeone. Attacks are rare, but be aware.

Watch children closely; never letthem run ahead. Cautiouslymove away if you find a par-tially buried animal carcass.If you see a cougar, the goal is

to convince it that you are not prey:• Don’t run; it may trigger pursuit. • Try to appear as large as possi-ble. Don’t crouch or try to hide. • Hold your ground or back awayslowly while facing the cougar.• Pick up children.• If the mountain lion acts ag gres -sively, wave your hands, shout,and throw stones or sticks at it.• If attacked, fight back!• Report any cougar sightings.

BE SAFE: Avoid going alone. Tellsomeone your plans and returntime. Watch and listen for potentialhazards above you, around you, andon the ground. Beware of trails andsidewalks slippery with ice or leaves.Slow down to safely share roadsand trails with people and wildlife.

SAFE DRINKING WATER: The13 park water systems are tested toensure that they meet federal andstate standards. Annual ConsumerCon fidence Reports are available atvisitor centers.

OPERATION NO-GROWPrevent illegal marijuana growing!Keep parks safe, natural, and freefrom illegal activities! Report suspi-cious activities: 1-888-NPS-CRIME.

Be Safe!

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY!Natural areas present hazards. Rocks roll, trees topple, and

limbs drop without warning. Icy or uneven ground, wild animals, andchanging weather pose dangers. People may create other hazardsthrough campfires, traffic, snowplay, and poor decisions. Water is the main cause of death here. Many drowning victims

were walking or climbing near rivers and unexpectedly fell in.The Park Service works to reduce risks, but your safety is in your

own hands. Keep alert. Read warnings and ask a ranger for advice.

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EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYSon the Generals Highwaysouth of Giant Forest. Detailson page 12.

22’ VEHICLE LENGTH LIMIT on Generals Hwy betweenHospital Rock Picnic Area andGiant Forest Museum due tosingle-lane road. Between Pot-wisha Campground and HospitalRock, advised maximum vehiclelength is 22 feet (6.7m). Maxi-mum limit on other parts of theGen er als Highway is 40 feet (12m) for single vehicles, 50 feet(15 m) for veh i cl e + towed unit.Alter natives: Hwy 180 fromFresno is straighter, less steep,and wid er. If towing a car, campin the foothills and use the car.

EXPECT ICY, SLICK ROADS SLOW DOWN. Sudden speed orstopping causes skids. Allow 6seconds of stopping distancebetween cars. Check antifreeze,battery, wipers, chains and roadconditions before you come:

24-hour recorded information 1-559-565-3341 (press 1, then 4).Motorcyclists: Avoid oil buildupin center of lanes.

ALWAYS CARRY CHAINSthat fit your tires and complywith signs to use them. Buy orrent chains outside the parks.Snow tires are often required;most cars have them. Check theside of the tire for M/S, M+S,or a snowflake symbol.

EMERGENCY CAR REPAIRSFor a tow: 1-559-565-3341 thenpress zero (24 hours). In Sequoia Park only, AAA isavailable for out-of-gas, lockouts, minor repairs, jump starts:1-559-565-4070 (24 hours).

GET SNOW OFF CAR ROOFSIt may slide onto the windshieldand block the driver’s vision.

DON’T LOSE YOUR BRAKESAlways down shift going down-hill. In automatic cars, put thegear shift on 1, 2 or L.

SNOWPLOWS RULEPlows may operate day & night,moving with or against traffic.If you see one, watch for signalsfrom the plow operator. Slowdown but do not stop.

FINDING GASOLINENo gas stations lie within thepark. Fill up in nearby ThreeRivers, Clingan’s Junction, or theNational Forest’s Hume Lake(1-559-335-2000) 24 hours withcredit card: 11 miles (18 km)north of Grant Grove via Hwy180. Grant Grove Market sellscans of emerg ency gas.

BICYCLESRide only on roads (not trails),single file, with traffic. Wearlight colors after dark. Peopleunder 18 must wear a helmet.

WINTER ROAD CLOSURESIN KINGS CANYON PARK &

NATIONAL FOREST/MONUMENT –• Generals Highway (the mainpark road) closes for plowingfrom Wuksachi to junction withHwy 180 during & after storms.Depending on snowfall, closure

may last for hours or weeks.• Highway 180 to Cedar Groveis closed mid-November untilmid-April due to rockfall.• Redwood Mountain Road isunpaved and unplowed.• Panoramic Point Road closes with first snow. No trailers ormotorhomes. • Big Meadows, Converse Basin(USFS): All are partially unpavedand close with snow.IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK –• Crystal Cave Road closes lateOctober to mid-May. • Mineral King Road reopens5/27/11 (snowmelt permitting).•Moro Rock/Crescent MeadowRoad closes with first snows;reopens with spring melt. Nodrinking water along this road.• South Fork Road is partiallyunpaved. Slippery when wet.• Road to Middle Fork Trail isunpaved; slippery when wet.Road closes for winter; park atHospital Rock Picnic Area.

LET OTHERS PASS Slow vehicles must use pavedturnouts to pull over.

Rules of park roads

Foothills Area1300-3500’ (457-1067 m) elevation. Oaks, chaparral, & river can-yons; hot summers & snow-free winters; the greatest biologicaldiversity in these parks. Park headquarters is at Ash Moun tain.• Visitor Center (NPS): Daily 8am-4:30pm. Exhibits, books, maps,bear canisters, first aid. Local wilderness permits self-issued out-side visitor center through 5/26/11. 1-559-565-4212.

• Camping (NPS): At Potwisha. Details on page 11.• Pay Telephones (cell phone signals are usually poor): FoothillsVisitor Center near front door; Potwisha Campground, HospitalRock Picnic Area (on restroom wall).

Mineral King AreaRoad to this area closed until May 27, 2011.

7800’ (2380 m) elevation. A subalpine valley at the end of asteep, narrow, twisting road. No RVs, buses, or trailers, please.No electricity or gasoline.• Ranger Station (NPS): Closed for the season. Self-issue wilder-ness permits outside. 1-559-565-3768.

• Pay Telephones: Cold Springs Campground, Sawtooth parkingarea, Silver City Resort. Cell phone signals are extremely poor.

• Silver City Mountain Resort: Closed for the season. Cabins,chalets, showers, small store, restaurant: 1-559-561-3223;www.silvercityresort.com. On private land.

• Camping (NPS): Closed. No RVs or trailers. See page 11.

Wuksachi Lodge & Dining7200’ (2160 m) elevation. DNCPR: Year-round lodging & foodservice in Sequoia 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Sherman Tree.

• Dining Room:Daily 7:30am-9:30pm, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-8:30pm.Dinner reservations required. Box lunches available. 1-559-565-4070. Lounge 5-8:30pm.• Gift Shop: Daily 8am-8pm. Souvenirs, clothing, crafts.• Alta Market & Ski Shop: Daily 10am-6pm through 3/11. Opens9am when adequate snow for skiing. Supplies; sales of snowplayequipment, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals (See page 6).

• Wuksachi Lodge: See page 10 for details. Front desk 24 hours.• Pay Telephones: At main lodge. Cell-phone signals are poor.

FACILITIES IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts(DNCPR) and the National Park Foundation make it easy for Wuksachi Lodge guests to contribute to these parks. Ask about the

Guest Donation Program when you check in!

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IN GIANT FOREST & LODGEPOLERangers may offer walks and talks, including snowshoe walkswhen there is enough snow. Snowshoes are provided free.Group size is limited; make reservations at any visitor center or call 1-559-565-4480. Snowshoeing may be strenuous and

difficult for small children.Not enough snow? Look for alternate programs.

Join us! Check bulletin boards and visitor centers for updated times, topics, and meeting locations.

IN THE FOOTHILLSPark rangers may offer walks and talks throughout the winter.

Giant Forest Sequoia Grove6400’ (1950m) elevation. This grove is the home of the world’sbiggest trees. It offers 40 miles (64 km) of walking and ski trails.See highlights, page 6, and traffic-delay information, page 12.

• Giant Forest Museum (NPS): Closed 11/28 until spring(Lodgepole Visitor Center is open instead). No payphone; closestare at Lodgepole & Wolverton (don’t rely on cell phones).

Crystal CaveA major park highlight! Reopens 5/7/11, weather permitting.

Lodgepole Village6700’ (2040 m) elevation. A few miles north of Giant Forest, inbeautiful Tokopah Canyon along the Marble Fork of the KaweahRiver. For nearby picnic areas see page 3 & the map on page 12.INFORMATION (NPS)

• Visitor Center: Daily 9am-4:30pm starting 11/29. Bears of theSierramovie; exhibits on geology & forest life; books; maps. Payphone. 1-559-565-4436. Wilderness permits, required forovernight trips, self-issued outside to the left of the front door ofthe visitor center. Details on page 4. 1-559-565-3766.

FOOD & SHOPS (DNCPR) - Reopen starting mid-April 2011 • Market & Gift Shop, Watchtower Deli, Snack Bar, Laundry

OTHER SERVICES• Post Office: Year-round. Weekdays 8am-1pm & 2-4pm. 1-559-565-3678. Lobby open 24 hours. Address mail to visitors: c/oGeneral Delivery, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262.

• Lodgepole Campground (NPS): Open all year. See page 11.• Pay Telephones: Outside visitor center & market (cell-phone signals are usually poor).

Wilderness CampsSUMMER: BEARPAW MEADOW HIGH SIERRA CAMP(DNCPR) Open mid-June to mid-September, weather permitting. A tent hotel at 7800’ (2377m) elevation on the High Sierra Trail, an11-mile hike from the Giant Forest. Reservations required; takenstarting January 2, 7am PST: 1-888-252-5757. www.visitsequoia.com

WINTER: PEAR LAKE SKI HUT(SNHA) Open 12/17/10 - 4/24/11. Cabin at 9200’ (2800m), 6 steepmiles from Giant Forest via a difficult ski/snowshoe trail (See page 3).Reservations required: 559-565-4222; www.sequoiahistory.org

FREE NATURE PROGRAMS

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Paying Your Entrance Fee at Kings Canyon in Grant Grove

One fee covers both parks and the forest! Pay this requiredentrance fee or show your pass at the kiosk in front of the

Kings Canyon Visitor Center at Grant Grove. Construction on a new entrance station on Highway 180

near the park boundary starts this spring.

IN GRANT GROVE:• Given enough snow, snowshoe walks are offered Saturdays and

Sundays from 12/26 through late March. Snowshoes are provided free. Group size is limited; make reservations at any visitor center or call 1-559-565-4480. Snowshoeing may be strenuous and difficult

for small children.

• Evening programs Saturday nights at the John Muir Lodge beginning 1/8/2011.

• Additional programs may be offered; check bulletin boards.

USFS: National Forest & MonumentHume Lake & Big Meadows Areas (FS)

Giant Sequoia National Monument, part of Sequoia NationalForest, borders the western edge of these National Parks. You arein National Forest when you drive from the park area of Lodge-pole to Grant Grove and from Grant Grove to Cedar Grove.

PAY TELEPHONES (cell-phone signals are usually poor):• Between Wuksachi Village & Grant Grove: Summer only at Big Meadows trailhead.

• Between Grant Grove & Cedar Grove: Hume Lake (year round;see Hume Lake below); Kings Canyon Lodge (summer only).

INFORMATION• USFS Hume Lake District Office (FS): 35860 Kings CanyonRoad (Hwy 180) in Dunlap, 19 miles (31 km) west of KingsCanyon park entrance at Big Stump. Weekdays 8am-4:30pm.Maps & books sold. 1-559-338-2251; www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia.

LODGING & OTHER SERVICES• Camping (FS)& Lodging (private): See pages 10 & 11 for details.• Montecito Lake Resort (FS permittee): Open all year. A resorton public land. On Generals Highway 9 miles (14.5km) south ofGrant Grove. Meals 8-9am, noon-1pm, & 6-7pm. Cabins, hotel,children’s activities, x-c skiing. 1-800-227-9900; 1-559-565-3388.

• Hume Lake: Open all year. Facilities on public land open to thepublic: 24-hour laundry (coin operated) & gas station (withcredit card). Market & snack shop. North of Grant Grove 8miles (13km) on Hwy 180, then right on Hume Lake Road 3 miles(5km). 1-559-335-2000.

• Boyden Cavern: On Highway 180. Daily tours start in spring.• Stony Creek Resort (FS): Closed for the season. On the GeneralsHighway. 1-866-KCANYON; 1-559-565-3909.

GASOLINE SALES IN THIS AREA• At Hume Lake & StonyCreek (USFS permit-tees) and Kings CanyonLodge (private facilityon private land). Seepage 3 for details.

Check bulletin boards and visitor centers for details on these and other programs.

Grant Grove Village Area6600’ (2008 m) elevation. This was originally General GrantNational Park, created in 1890 to protect sequoias from logging.Here are both a pristine grove & one that was logged in the 1800s.INFORMATION• Kings Canyon Park Visitor Center (NPS): Daily 9am-4:30pm.Exhibits, movie in English & Spanish. Books, maps, first aid, bearcanisters. Local wilderness permits issued until 4pm. 1-559-565-4307.

FOOD, LODGING & OTHER SERVICES• Restaurant (KCPS): Daily 9am-2pm & 5-7pm (8pm Friday-Saturday).

• Gift Shop, Market & Ski Rental (KCPS): Daily 9am-6pm (7pmFriday-Saturday). Souvenirs, clothing, ATM. Food, supplies, sand-wiches, bear canisters, emergency gasoline, snow play gear. Cross-country skis/snow shoes rented when enough snow has fallen. Seepage 6 for snow play information.

• Camping & Lodging: See page 10-11. Lodge front desk in restau-rant building: 7am-10pm.

• Post Office: Hours may vary. Monday-Friday 9am-3:30 pm; Satur-day 10-noon. Lobby open 24 hours. Send mail for visitors to: c/oGeneral Delivery, Kings Canyon NP, CA 93633. 1-559-335-2499.

• Showers (KCPS): Closed for the season.• Stables - Horseback Riding: See page 3.• Pay Telephones: Kings Canyon Visitor Center (booth by front door) & outside gift shop & market. Cell phone signals are poor.

Cedar Grove Village in the Kings Canyon

Road to this area is closed until mid-April.

4600’ (1410 m) elevation. This glaciated valley features towering granite cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, and the powerful Kings River —“a rival to the Yosemite,” according to John Muir.INFORMATION• Visitor Center (NPS): Closed for the season. Books, maps, firstaid, bear canisters. 1-559-565-3793.

FOOD, LODGING, & OTHER SERVICES - Reopens 5/12/11• Restaurant, Gift Shop & Market (KCPS): Closed for the season.• Lodging: See page 10. Front desk 8am-7pm.• Pay Telephones: Outside lodge & ranger station.• Camping: See page 10-11.• Horseback Riding: Details on page 3.

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LODGING

Staying OvernightCAMPING DOS & DON’TS: These rules protect the park & you! NOTE: Rules may vary between the Park and the National Forest. Check page 3 for details.

KEEP FOOD FROM BEARS!It’s required all year! Learn how todo it correctly — see below.

CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONSAlways check bulletin boards.Gather only dead & downwood; do not cut limbs off trees.Better yet, bring wood with you.Fires must be out cold beforeyou leave.

In the national forest & monumentyou must get a free campfirepermit from the Hume LakeDistrict Office, Kings CanyonVisitor Center (Grant Grove), or a Forest Service ranger.

ROADSIDE CAMPING?It’s not permited in the park.Camp only in designated sites incampgrounds. In the NationalForest & Monument, roadsidecamping is permitted unlesspost ed otherwise. Ask a rangerfor possible locations.

PROPANE CANISTERSDo not put propane or other fuelcanisters in park trash cans orleave them in the parks. Takethem with you when you leave.

NO HOLDING CAMPSITESYou may not hold a site for someonewho has not arrived. Sites notoccupied for 24 hours are consid-ered abandoned; property may beimpounded.

GROUP SITES &MAXIMUM GROUP SIZES UP TO 6: Many campgrounds allowonly one vehicle & six people persite. Check locally for slight varia-tions in these limits & parkinglocations for extra vehicles.

7 TO 19: In summer, Crystal Springs(Grant Grove) has first-come,first-served sites for groups of 7-15. Canyon View in Cedar Grovehas sites for 7-19; $35/site.

LARGER: Call in advance for infor-mation on requesting summergroup tent-camping sites: ForSunset or Canyon View 1-559-565-4335 (5/1-10/31: 565-3792 forCanyon View). To reserve a groupsite in Dorst or in the nationalforest/monument: 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.

TIME LIMITS ON CAMPINGCamping stays are limited to 14 daysbetween June 14 and Sep tem ber14, with 30 days total per year.

SEQUOIA PARK• Wuksachi Village (DNCPR)Reservations: 1-888-252-5757Front Desk: 1-559-565-4070www.visitsequoia.com. Open allyear. North of Giant ForestMuseum 6 miles (9.6 km). Lodge,restaurant, lounge, gifts.

* Silver City Mountain Resort *Summer: 1-559-561-3223Winter: 1-805-528-2730www.silvercityresort.com. Openlate May to mid-October. Cabins,chalets, supplies, restaurant, gifts,bakery, showers. No gas.

KINGS CANYON PARK• Grant Grove Lodge &

John Muir Lodge (KCPS)Reservations: 1-866-522-6966Front Desk: 1-559-335-5500www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com. Open all year. In Grant Grove.Hotel, cabins, restaurant, showers(closed in winter), store, gifts.

• Cedar Grove Lodge (KCPS)Reservations: 1-866-522-6966Front Desk: 1-559-565-0100www.sequoia-kingscanyon.comMid-May to mid-October. In theKings Canyon. Motel, public show-ers, res tau rant, laundry, store.

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST/MONUMENT AREA

• Montecito Lake Resort (formerlyMontecito-Sequoia Lodge)Reservations: 1-800-227-9900Front Desk: 1-559-565-3388www.mslodge.com. Open all year.On Generals Hwy 9 miles (14.5 km) south of Grant Grove. Cabins,restaurant, hotel, lodge, seasonal & children’s activities.

• Stony Creek Lodge (KCPS)Reservations: 1-866-522-6966 Front Desk: 1-559-565-3909. www.sequoia-kingscanyon.comOpen early May through October9. On Generals Highway betweenGrant Grove & Lodgepole. Hotel,restaurant, market, showers, gas.

• Big Meadows Cabin (FS)1-877-444-6777; www.recreation.gov. Open mid-June to mid-October. An historic guard stationin the National Monumentbetween Grant Grove & Lodgepole.

* Kings Canyon Lodge *Reservations: 1-559-335-2405Open mid-April to mid-November.On Hwy 180, 13 miles (21 km) eastof Grant Grove.

* Note: These two facilities are onprivate land and cannot be evaluat-ed, regulated, or endorsed by theNational Park or National Forest.

NEIGHBORING TOWNSThree Rivers, Lemon Cove, SquawValley & others offer year-roundlodging, camping, & services. Ask atvisitor centers or check www.nps.gov/seki, click PLAN YOUR VISIT then linkto LODGING.

WILDERNESS LODGE & PERMITS See page 4 for details.

RVS & TRAILERSLength limits & advisory: See

Rules of the Road (page 5) andRoad Delays & Detours (page 12)for vehicle-length limits and advisories. Dump stations: Seechart on page 11.

Trailers are permitted in all butfour park camp grounds; checkthe chart on page 11. Many sitesare not suitable for trailers orRVs. Sites may not be level.Vehicles over 30 feet long can fitin a small number of sites.

No hookups are available.

QUIET & GENERATOR HOURS10pm-6am. Generator use: AtLodgepole & Dorst only 8-11am& 5-8pm; at other campgrounds9am-9pm only. Music should beaudible in your campsite only.

BE A VOLUNTEER HOST!Live in the park, take care of camp-grounds & resources, & meetgreat people! Learn about volun-teer opportunities here andnationwide at www.volunteer.gov/gov.

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PROPER FOOD STORAGE IS THE LAW!

Sales of Save-a-Bear

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bear management.

Bears often get unattended food and even break into cars thathave food in them. They be come bold and sometimes ag gres sivein attempts to get more. Too often these bears must be killed.

This is why you may be fined if you do not store food properly. Thefollowing reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of a bear break-in:

• DRIVERS - Never leave any food or scented item in cars. • CAMPERS - Store food day and night in the metal boxes provided (see page 11 for box sizes; avoid bringing coolers that won’t fit). Store ALL food, coolers, related items, and anything with an odor(even if it’s not food) — including unopened cans and bottles. Latchthe box completely. Food not stored properly will be impounded.Where boxes are not provided, seal food to reduce odors, cover itwell, and close the windows. Keep a clean campsite. Deposit garbageimmediately in bear-proof containers or store it like food. Take infantseats out of cars; the smells they absorb may attract bears.

• PICNICKERS - Never leave food unattended.• LODGE GUESTS - Keep cabin doors closed any time you leave.• BACKPACKERS - Hanging food is not effective in these parks! Storeall food in a portable canister. Less than 3 pounds, it holds up to 5-day’s food for one and fits in a pack. Metal boxes in a few backcoun-try locations offer backup storage. Rent or buy a canister at park visi-tor centers or markets.

• EVERYONE - Don’t let bears approach you or your food. Wave yourarms, make loud noises, and throw small rocks toward them (avoidhitting the face or head). Keep a safe distance but be persistent.Abandoning your food teaches bears that approaching humans isacceptable, but if a bear does get food, never try to take it back.

C A M P G R O U N D SFOOD STORAGE: Avoid bringing items that won’t fit.Symbols on the chart tell the size of bear-proof food-storage boxes available in each campground:# One small box per site (47” long x 17”deep x 16”high);F One large box per site (at least 47”long x 33”deep x 28”high);@ A mix of box sizes;+ Additional boxes available for sites to share.

Food Showers Laundry Dump Nature Riding River Sequoias# of Daily Rest- within within within Station Programs Pay within within withinsites Fee rooms 2 miles 2 miles 2 miles Nearby Nearby Phone 2 miles 2 miles 2 miles

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Food-storage is required!: Alwaysread & follow instructions on bul-letin boards to help save a bear!See other rules on page 10.

*Summer reservations for Dorst &Lodgepole (in Sequoia NP) & forreservable campgrounds (marked *below) in the National Forest(USFS) may be made up to 6months in advance of the datedesired. Contact www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 (7am -9pmPST from 3/1-10/31). Customer serv-ice: 888-448-1474.

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FOOTHILLS AREA Elevation 2100’-3600’. Lowest in elevation, therefore warmest and, rarely snowy.Potwisha: F Open all year. 40 $18 Flush 4 b 4 4

Buckeye Flat: F Last night 9/28, 28 $18 Flush at b 4then closed. No trailers or RVs. Potwisha

South Fork: # Open all year. 10 $12 May Vault 4No water starting 10/15. -Oct.

MINERAL KING AREA Elevation 6650’ - 7500’. No RVs or trailers. ROAD CLOSED UNTIL 5/27/11. Atwell Mill: # Last night 10/31. 21 $12 Vault b b b 4 4

No piped water starting 10/20.

Cold Springs: # Last night 10/31. 40 $12 Vault at Silver at Silver b 4 4No piped water starting 10/13. City City

LODGEPOLE AREA Elevation 6700’. *= reservable in summer up to 6 months in advance (see Reservations above.)

*Lodgepole: @ + Open all year. 205 $20/18 Flush b b b b 4 b 4 4Reservation period late May through 9/29. $20 during summer reservation period then $18.

*Dorst: @ + Closed. 210 $20 Flush b b b 4 4

GRANT GROVE AREA Elevation 6500’.

Azalea: F Open all year. 110 $18/10 Flush 4 b 4 at village b 4

Crystal Springs: F Closed. 36 $18 Flush 4 b 4 “ b 4Sites for groups of 7-15 (see page 10): 14 $35

Sunset: F Closed. 157 $18 Flush 4 b 4 “ b 4CEDAR GROVE AREA (ON THE FLOOR OF THE KINGS CANYON) Elevation 4600’. AREA CLOSED UNTIL MID-APRIL.

Sentinel: 4600’ F+ 83 $18 Flush b b b b at visitor b 4Last night open 9/28. center

Sheep Creek: 4600’ F + Last night 11/11. 111 $18 Flush b b b b “ b 4

Canyon View: 4600’ F + Last night 10/11. 12 $35 Flush b b b b “ b 4All sites are for groups of 7-19 people.

Moraine: 4600’ F Closed. 120 $18 Flush b b b b “ b 4

*Princess: Campground & dump station 88 $18 Vault b $7 b 4 4single Dump station not recommended for vehicles over 30 feet long.

*Hume Lake: F Last night 9/25. 74 $20 “ Flush 4 4 b 4 4

Tenmile: No water. Closes with snow. 13 $16 Vault 4 4

Landslide: Last night 9/17. 9 $16 Vault 4 4

Convict Flat: Last night 11/14. No water. 5 Vault 4

BIG MEADOWS & STONY CREEK AREAS Elevation 6400-7500’. *= reservable in summer. CLOSED IN WINTER.

*Stony Creek: # Closed. 49 $20 single Flush b b b b at lodge 4 4

*Upper Stony: # Closed. 18 $16 Vault b b b b at lodge 4 4

Horse Camp: No water. Closes with snow. 5 Vault 4

Buck Rock: No water. Closes with snow. 11 Vault

Big Meadow: F No water. “ “ “ 45 Vault by trailhead 4 4

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IN KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK (NPS)

HUME LAKE AREA Elevation 4000’ - 5900’. *= reservable in summer. CLOSED IN WINTER.

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STEEP ROADS:Grades of 5-8%.Downshift to avoidoverheated or failedbrakes. See page 5.

DRIVING TIMEIN GOOD WEATHER:FROM FOOTHILLS TO:Giant Forest - 1 hour.Lodgepole - 1 hour.Visalia - 1 hour.Mineral King - 1-1/2hour. Road closed Nov 1 to late May.

FROM GIANT FOREST TOGrant Grove - 1 hour.

FROM GRANT GROVE TO:Cedar Grove - 1 hour.Road closed mid-Nov to late April.

Fresno - 1-1/2 hours.Yosemite south entry via Hwy 41 - 3 hrs.

LIFE ZONES:High Sierra -9,000 to 14,500 feet.

Summer: Warm to chillydays; nights down tolow 30s. Winter: frigid.

Conifer zone -5,000 to 9,000 feet.

Summer: Warm days &cool nights. Winter: deepsnow, cold days.

Foothills zone -1,500 to 5,000 feet.

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ROAD DELAYS & DETOURS• New Cedar Grove Bridge —

through 11/2011:The area is closed for the season. Workresumes when Cedar Grove reopens mid-April.

• Generals Highway reconstruction - Amphitheater Point to Deer Ridge —through 5/2012:

Expect delays up to 2 hours on weekdays.Possible night closures 9pm-5am Mondaynight - Friday morning with one pass-throughat 11:30pm. Traffic signals control passage dur-ing non-working hours. Vehicles more than22’ long cannot travel between HospitalRock and Giant Forest Museum due toFederal Highways construction limits, through5/2012; vehicles more than 22’ long cannotmake the tight curves in the one-lane con-struction zone. For most recent constructionschedules, see http://www.nps.gov/seki/parknews/newsreleases.htm

Beware of narrow, rough roads. See bul-letin boards at visitor centers for updatesand details. Thank you for your patiencewhile we work to improve park roads.