Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP landscape
California · Est. 1890

Sequoia

The largest trees on Earth by volume — some over 2,000 years old.

2.1M
visits/yr
14,505 ft
high point
$35
entrance
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Entrance
$35
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→General Sherman Tree — largest living tree on Earth
→Moro Rock — 350-step climb with 360° views
→Crystal Cave — marble cave tours
→Kings Canyon — one of deepest canyons in North America
⚠ Before you go
!Generals Highway closes in winter
!Altitude sickness above 8,000 ft
!Bear boxes mandatory in campgrounds
When to visit

Sequoia by Season

Spring (Mar–May)
Wildflowers. Some roads closed.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Peak. All facilities open.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Crowds thin.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Skiing at Wolverton.
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