Kings Canyon

https://www.nps.gov/seki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_Canyon_National_Park Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Fresno, California. The park was established in 1940 and covers 461,901 acres. It incorporated General Grant National Park, established in 1890 to protect the General Grant Grove of giant sequoias.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Fall 2023 Trip Planner Planner Park Maps Available on Pages 4-5 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 warm foothills to cool forests to the cold High Sierra can be found here. Diverse plants and animals living in extremely varied conditions call the parks home. The parks encompass steep roads, trails that climb mountains, and cold rivers that plunge down from epic heights. This is not one, but two national parks—Sequoia and Kings Canyon— managed by the National Park Service as one unit. Current Conditions Look for evidence of past fires and storms. The 2021 KNP Complex Fire burned along much of the Generals Highway. Last winter’s record-breaking precipitation fell on burned slopes that had been cleared of vegetation. The resulting mudslides caused significant damage to park highways and roads. www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Important Information Free Public Wi-Fi Foothills Visitor Center Kings Canyon Visitor Center Crews are working on repairs. Road construction is likely to cause driving delays into the fall. Roads leading to Cedar Grove and Mineral King will remain closed for general traffic until 2024. Please have patience as the parks work to safely restore access to the parks. EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 Emergency calls can be made on any cellular network, even if you do not have service for regular calls. Road Conditions (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1) Find a Visitor Center Gasoline Visitor Center Park Area September 5 to October 9 October 10 to January 1 Foothills Visitor Center Foothills 8 am to 5 pm 9 am to 4:30 pm Giant Forest Museum Giant Forest 9 am to 5 pm 9 am to 4:30 pm Lodgepole Visitor Center Lodgepole 8 am to 5 pm CLOSED Kings Canyon Visitor Center Grant Grove 8 am to 5 pm 9 am to 4:30 pm Gas may be available in the Sequoia National Forest. • Hume Lake (559) 305-7770 • Stony Creek Village (559) 565-3909 Road Closures (subject to change) • Highway 180 into Cedar Grove • Mineral King Road • Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road closes when snow accumulates • Crystal Cave Road Getting Around the Parks Emergency Car Repairs The parks do not tow or repair vehicles. If you are blocking traffic, call 911 or contact the emergency communications center at (559) 565-3341, ext. 9. Drive Distances and Times Grant Grove Village Grant Grove Village Lodgepole Visitor Center General Sherman Tree Giant Forest Museum 26 mi (42 km) 50 minutes 29 mi (47 km) 60 minutes 31 mi (49 km) 65 minutes 3 mi (5 km) 10 minutes 5 mi (7 km) 15 minutes Lodgepole Visitor Center 26 mi (42 km) 50 minutes General Sherman Tree 29 mi (47 km) 60 minutes 3 mi (5 km) 10 minutes Giant Forest Museum 31 mi (49 km) 65 minutes 5 mi (7 km) 15 minutes 4 mi (6 km) 15 minutes Foothills Visitor Center Vehicle Length Restrictions and Recommendations 46 mi (74 km) Allow for 170 minutes due to construction 20 mi (32 km) Allow for 100 minutes due to construction 20 mi (32 km) Allow for 100 minutes due to construction 16 mi (26 km) Allow for 90 minutes due to 4 mi (6 km) 15 minutes construction Road Length Limit Generals Highway: Foothills Visitor Center to Potwisha Campground 24 feet1 7.3 m Generals Highway: Potwisha Campground to Giant Forest 22 feet1 6.7 m Moro Rock / Crescent Meadow Road 22 feet2 6.7 m Recommendation, 2Restriction (longer vehicles not allowed) 1 Table of Contents Visitor Center Hours 1 Drive Times 1 Vehicle Length Restrictions 1 Facilities and Services 2 Campgrounds 2 Explore Wilderness 3 Sequoia National Forest Maps 4 and 5 3 Ranger Recommendations 4 and 5 Safety and Regulations 6 Accessibility in the Parks 6 Información en Español 7 Information in this newspaper can change at any time. Parking in Giant Forest 8 Driving in Snowy Conditions 8 Holiday Shuttle 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. Bienvenue! Demandez des informations imprimées en français. Wilkommen! Fordern Sie gedruckte Informationen in deutscher Sprache an. Services and Facilities Benvenuti! Richiedi informazioni stampate in italiano. Sequoia National Park Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (559) 565-3341 Mailing Address Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 NPS / BRITTANY BURNETT Kings Canyon National Park Foothills Lodgepole Village Grant Grove Village Foothills Visitor Center • Park Store (SPC) • Free public Wi-Fi • Picnic area nearby Lodgepole Visitor Center CLOSED after October 9 • Park

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Summer 2023 Trip Planner ANGIE OLSEN Information in this newspaper can change at any time as we work to safely increase access to the parks. 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, these parks protect a spectacular elevational range. Within our boundaries are dramatic shifts from warm foothills to cool forests to the cold High Sierra. Diverse plants and animals living in extremely varied conditions call the parks home. The parks encompass steep roads, trails that climb mountains, and cold rivers that plunge down from epic heights. This is not one, but two national parks—Sequoia and Kings Canyon— managed by the National Park Service as one unit. As you travel, look for evidence of past fires and storms. The 2021 KNP Complex Fire burned along much of the Generals Highway. Last winter’s record-breaking precipitation fell on burned slopes that had been cleared of vegetation. The resulting mudslides caused significant damage to park highways and roads. Crews are working on repairs. Road construction is likely to cause driving delays throughout the summer, and highways leading to Cedar Grove and Mineral King may remain closed all summer. Please have patience as we work to safely restore access to the parks. Park Area May 27 to September 4 September 5 to October 9 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 Lodgepole Visitor Center Lodgepole 8 am to 5 pm Tentative July Opening 8 am to 5 pm Kings Canyon Visitor Center Grant Grove 8 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm 26 mi/42 km 50 minutes General Sherman Tree 29 mi/47 km 60 minutes Giant Forest Museum 31 mi/49 km 65 minutes EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 Emergency calls can be made on any cellular network, even if you do not have service for regular calls. Road Conditions (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1) Gas may be available in the Sequoia National Forest. • Hume Lake (559) 305-7770 • Stony Creek Village (559) 565-3909 Road Closures • Generals Highway from Hospital Rock to Giant Forest (tentative July opening) • Highway 180 into Cedar Grove • Mineral King Road • Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road (closed weekends & holidays) • Crystal Cave Road Emergency Car Repairs Drive Times and Distances (Miles/Kilometers) Lodgepole Visitor Center Free Public Wi-Fi Foothills Visitor Center Kings Canyon Visitor Center Gasoline Find a Visitor Center Grant Grove Village Important Information Road Rules Getting Around the Parks Grant Grove Village Current Conditions The parks do not tow or repair vehicles. If you are blocking traffic, call 911 or contact the emergency communications center at (559) 565-3341, ext. 9. Lodgepole Visitor Center General Sherman Tree Giant Forest Museum Foothills Visitor Center 26 mi/42 km 50 minutes 29 mi/47 km 60 minutes 31 mi/49 km 65 minutes 46 mi/74 km 170 minutes due to construction Tentative July Road Opening 3 mi/5 km 10 minutes 5 mi/7 km 15 minutes 20 mi/32 km 120 minutes due to construction Tentative July Road Opening Vehicle Length Restrictions Start Finish Length 4 mi/6 km 15 minutes 20 mi/ 32 km 120 minutes due to construction Tentative July Road Opening Foothills Visitor Center Potwisha Campground 24 feet 7.3 m Potwisha Campground Giant Forest 22 feet 6.7 m Giant Forest Grant Grove No limits 3 mi/5 km 10 minutes 5 mi/7 km 15 minutes 4 mi/6 km 15 minutes 16 mi/26 km 105 minutes due to construction Tentative July Road Opening Table of Contents Welcome 1 Visitor Center Hours 1 Drive Times 1 Road Rules 1 Facilities and Services 2 Campgrounds 2 Explore Wilderness 3 Sequoia National Forest 3 Ranger Recommendations 4 and 5 Safety and Regulations 6 Accessibility in the Parks 6 Download an App 6 Spanish Information 7 Park Areas and Driving Map 8 Free Sequoia Shuttle 8 Sequoia Parks Conservancy 8 Sequoia andPark Kings Canyon National Service National Parks U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Welcome! Ask for printed information in other languages. ¡Bienvenido! Solicite información impresa en español. Bienvenue! Demandez des informations imprimées en français. Wilkommen! Fordern Sie gedruckte Informationen in deutscher Sprache an. 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 NPS / BRITTANY BURNETT Services and Facilities Sequoia Kings Canyon Foothills Lodgepole Village Grant Grove Village Foothills Visitor Center • Park Store (SPC) • Free public Wi-Fi • Picnic area nearby Lodgepole Visitor Center Tentative Opening in July • Park Store (SPC) • Shuttle stop Kings Canyon Visitor Center • Park Store (SPC) • Free public Wi-Fi •

Protect Yourself and These Parks Tree Hazards Hypothermia Branches and trees may fall, whether dead or alive, and when there is no wind. 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. Hypothermia can occur year-round. 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. Poison Oak Ticks Ticks are common in grassy, brushy lowelevation areas like the foothills. They can carry diseases that harm humans. They have a painless bite. Check yourself for ticks after hiking. Remove them carefully with tweezers and seek a doctor’s advice. Rattlesnakes This shrub grows in the foothills, and can cause an itchy rash if you touch it. Poison oak has leaflets in groups of three. The plant is bare in winter, and has shiny green leaves in spring. If you touch it, wash skin and clothes with soap and warm water right away. Rattlesnakes are common in low elevation areas like the foothills. Watch where you put your hands and feet! Do not harass or kill them; this is when most bites occur. Bites are rarely lethal, but tissue damage can be severe. If bitten, don’t panic and call 911. 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. Pets Marijuana Possession or use of marijuana and other controlled substances inside the national parks is prohibited. While California law provides for limited possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law, which is enforced within the park. Snowplay Safety Pets are not permitted on any trails in the parks. Pets in designated areas must be kept on a maximum 6 feet (1.8 m) long leash at all times. Pick up all pet waste and dispose of properly. Do not leave pets unattended or in vehicles where they can easily overheat. When sledding: • Slide feet first. • Consider wearing a helmet. • Make sure the path is clear — don’t slide near rocks, trees, branches, or people. • After sliding, look uphill. Move out of the way of people coming downhill next. • Avoid hard-packed snow or ice, where speed and direction get out of control. Drones Uncrewed aircraft are not allowed in the parks. This includes drones and other remotely piloted vehicles. Wildlife and Food Storage You’re in Bear Country. Bears will grab unattended food and break into cars where food is visible. Bears have a keen sense of smell and are attracted to human food as well as hand sanitizer, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, cleaning supplies, and child safety seats. Bears that have had human food can become aggressive and dangerous and have to be killed. A fed bear is a dead bear. Food storage is the key to protecting humans and bears. Food Storage Boxes are provided for you to properly store food and odorous items, when not in use. Store all food, coolers, and anything with an odor, including child safety seats and flavored drinks. If no food storage box is available, food items must be stored inside your car trunk or low in the vehicle, out of sight, and keep windows closed. Always keep a clean campsite and throw away all trash in dumpsters. While picnicking, never move away from coolers and tables when food is out. Stay within arm’s length of food. Wildlife Viewing Safety Never disrupt, approach, or disturb animals from behaving normally. Keep a minimum distance of 25 yards (two bus lengths) from most wildlife and 100 yards (91 m) from predators like bears or mountain lions. Don’t let wildlife, especially bears, approach you, your food, picnic area, or campsite. Wave your arms and make loud noises. 25 yards (23 m) 50 yards (46 m) 100 yards (91 m) 25 yards (23 m) is about two bus-lengths National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks California Driving Routes to Sequoias in Grant Grove: CLOSURE Sequoia National Park Entrance to Kings Canyon National Park Entrance 180 General Grant Tree There is no access to sequoias in Sequoia National Park at this time. Highway 245 and Dry Creek Road do not currently have through access 180 to Highway 180. Big Stump Entrance 180 Orange Cove 0 KINGS CANYON NP Stony Creek Village KINGS CANYON NP (closed in winter) Generals Hwy Ave. 460/Park Blvd Lodgepole Village 5 Kilometers 1 6720 ft 5 Miles Dinuba Blvd./Rd. 128 0 1 CLOSURE 6589 ft Hills Valley Rd. North To Cedar Grove (Closed Seasonally) (formerly Squaw Valley) 63 To Fresno and Hwy 99 S E Q U O I A N A T I O N A L F O R E S T/ G I A N T S E Q U O I A N A T I O N A L M O N U M E N T Grant Grove Yokuts Valley 180 Hume Lake Main roads Orosi Cutler Secondary roads Closed roads S E Q U O I A N

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Trip Planner Late Winter 2023 Photo by NPS/Alison Taggart-Barone Roads in the parks may close at any time due to storms, snow, debris fows, or other conditions. Giant Sequoias, Wildfre, and You Giant sequoias are icons of resilience. They are well-adapted to survive thousands of years in a landscape visited by fre, drought, and beetle attacks, but human-caused climate change and past management practices are putting trees at risk from all three. Although these parks have one of the oldest prescribed burning programs in the national parks, after over a century of fre suppression across the landscape many groves have become choked with dead wood and small trees, creating dangerous fre conditions. Climate change is causing rising temperatures, earlier snowmelt, and drier conditions, leading to higher-severity fre and fre seasons that are substantially longer and more extreme than even 20 years ago. The 2020 Castle Fire and 2021 KNP Complex Fire burned so intensely that thousands of large sequoias were killed. In 2022 there were no major fres in the parks, but extreme drought conditions continue. Expect Delays Along the Generals Highway Most wildfre-killed sequoias die from high heat and crown-burning fames. However, some trees that survive fres have died a few years later while still standing. Researchers found branches riddled with tunnels made by tiny, native cedar bark beetles which had not previously been known to kill sequoias. Drought conditions and hotter temperatures over most of the past decade have meant there is less water for trees. Additionally, damage from severe fres may reduce water fow to the tree’s crown. In those conditions, beetle tunneling could turn from harmless to fatal for a weakened tree. Park managers fear that despite sequoias’ incredible toughness, without action, more of the magnifcent giants may die in alarming numbers. More prescribed fre and other approaches to reduce unnatural accumulations of fre fuel can help restore groves to healthier conditions, though further research may provide other helpful management tools. But perhaps the most powerful defenders of sequoias are those who come to the parks and learn, teach others, and take steps toward a world where today’s sequoias stand for hundreds or thousands of years more. Mature sequoias can usually survive low or medium severity fres, but modern high severity fres can be deadly. © Kirke Wrench After severe January storms, we've been working to restore access to the Giant Forest. One-lane access has been established on portions of the Generals Highway while we monitor the road. Please use extreme caution as you drive in areas where new road signs, barriers, and traffc lights have been installed. At the traffc light, expect delays of at least fve to ten minutes. Delays could increase depending on traffc. Two-lane traffc in this area is not expected until late spring or summer. General Information ........... 2 Wildlife Safety ........................5 Grant Grove ...........................8 Información en español ..... 10-11 Camping............................... 3 Foothills ..................................6 Wilderness Trips .....................9 Información de seguridad ...... 10 Safety ................................... 4 Giant Forest ...........................7 National Forest Lands ............9 Winter Roads & Driving .......... 12 2 General Information Contacts Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Cell Service and WiFi Pets Cell service is extremely limited here, and can be available for some networks near entrance stations. WiFi connectivity is sparse in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Public WiFi is available at Foothills and Kings Canyon visitor centers. Pets are not permitted on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times, or appropriately crated or caged. Pets cannot be left tied and unattended at any time. The leash must be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. These parks are committed to a continuing effort to improve the accessibility of our trails and facilities so they can be enjoyed by all. Questions or suggestions about accessibility can be emailed to SEKI_Information@nps.gov or call us at (559) 565-3341. EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 In an emergency, contact a ranger at any visitor center or museum, or call 911. Sequoia & Kings Canyon (NPS) (559) 565-3341 (24 hours): Recorded information is available for road conditions, weather, current fres, camping, lodging, wilderness, and more. Drones Uncrewed aircraft are not allowed in these parks. This includes drones and other remotely piloted vehicles. Marijuana Possession or use of marijuana and other controlled substances inside the national parks is prohibited. While California law provides for limited possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law, which

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Trip Planner Winter 2022–2023 Photo by NPS/Alison Taggart-Barone Roads in the parks may close at any time due to storms, snow, debris flows, or other conditions. Giant Sequoias, Wildfire, and You Giant sequoias are icons of resilience. They are well-adapted to survive thousands of years in a landscape visited by fire, drought, and beetle attacks, but human-caused climate change and past management practices are putting trees at risk from all three. Although these parks have one of the oldest prescribed burning programs in the national parks, after over a century of fire suppression across the landscape many groves have become choked with dead wood and small trees, creating dangerous fire conditions. Climate change is causing rising temperatures, earlier snowmelt, and drier conditions, leading to higher-severity fire and fire seasons that are substantially longer and more extreme than even 20 years ago. The 2020 Castle Fire and 2021 KNP Complex Fire burned so intensely that thousands of large sequoias were killed. In 2022 there were no major fires in the parks, but extreme drought conditions continue. We need your input! We are initiating a planning process to address visitor access and travel to and within developed areas of the parks. We can’t continue this process without your perspective. We are seeking your feedback to help identify key issues and ways to improve your access and experience. Most wildfire-killed sequoias die from high heat and crown-burning flames. However, some trees that survive fires have died a few years later while still standing. Researchers found branches riddled with tunnels made by tiny, native cedar bark beetles which had not previously been known to kill sequoias. Drought conditions and hotter temperatures over most of the past decade have meant there is less water for trees. Additionally, damage from severe fires may reduce water flow to the tree’s crown. In those conditions, beetle tunneling could turn from harmless to fatal for a weakened tree. Park managers fear that despite sequoias’ incredible toughness, without action, more of the magnificent giants may die in alarming numbers. More prescribed fire and other approaches to reduce unnatural accumulations of fire fuel can help restore groves to healthier conditions, though further research may provide other helpful management tools. But perhaps the most powerful defenders of sequoias are those who come to the parks and learn, teach others, and take steps toward a world where today’s sequoias stand for hundreds or thousands of years more. 1. What experiences in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks do you find most important? 2. What issues most interfere with your ability to access and get the most out of your experiences in the parks? 3. What is the park doing well to manage these issues that you would like to see continue? Mature sequoias can usually survive low or medium severity fires, but modern high severity fires can be deadly. © Kirke Wrench Visit https://parkplanning.nps. gov/SEKIFrontcountry between November 17 and January 17 to submit your comments. General Information ........... 2 Wildlife Safety ........................5 Grant Grove ...........................8 Información en español ..... 10-11 Camping............................... 3 Foothills ..................................6 Wilderness Trips .....................9 Información de seguridad ...... 10 Safety ................................... 4 Giant Forest ...........................7 National Forest Lands ............9 Winter Roads & Driving .......... 12 2 General Information Contacts Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Cell service and WiFi Pets Cell service is extremely limited here, and can be available for some networks near entrance stations. WiFi connectivity is sparce in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Public WiFi is available at Foothills and Kings Canyon Visitor Centers. Pets are not permitted on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times, or appropriately crated or caged. Pets cannot be left tied and unattended at any time. The leash must be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. We are committed to a continuing effort to improve the accessibility of our trails and facilities so they can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions or suggestions about accessibility, please email us at SEKI_Interpretation@nps.gov or call us at (559) 565-3341. EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 In an emergency, contact a ranger at Kings Canyon Visitor Center or Giant Forest Museum, or call 911. Sequoia & Kings Canyon (NPS) (559) 565-3341 (24 hours): Recorded information is available for road conditions, weather, current fires, camping, lodging, wilderness, and more. www.nps.gov/seki @sequoiakingsnps @sequoiakingsnps @sequoiakingsnps Sequoia National Forest/ Monument (USFS) (559) 338-2251, fs.u

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Trip Planner Fall 2019 Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument Sequoia Parks Conservancy Our Changing Parks As you travel through the parks, you may notice standing dead trees, or recently cut tree stumps and logs. Many trees of difering species and sizes died during our recent drought. While droughts are a natural part of our climate, the recent drought was made worse by rising temperatures due in part to greenhouse gas emissions. Giant sequoias were also afected and sufered from unprecedented beetle attacks. We are working with USGS and other researchers to learn more about beetle infestations and other threats. Other, less noticeable changes are also occurring. For example, over 200 species of California birds now nest earlier each spring. Research suggests that these species are avoiding warming temperatures, which disrupts their natural (established) nesting patterns. These changes, both seen and unseen, surprise us, and make us In This Issue General Information............ 2 uneasy about what the future holds for our national parks. on sensitive species like sequoias and bighorn sheep. Recent studies suggest that our most treasured places, national parks, are also among the most vulnerable to warming temperatures. Because national parks protect large mountain ranges, expansive deserts, and other sensitive natural habitats, future temperature and rainfall changes in parks will have a greater impact than in other parts of the United States. Given the elevated risks to our parks, we are working with researchers to study possible impacts of climate change We are already seeing the efects of climate change in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and it concerns us. But it is not too late for each of us to make a positive diference. What are ways you can think of to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during your visit here, and when you return back home? Show your passion for these parks by joining us in the movement to protect them so that giant sequoias will be here for generations to come. FAQ ...................................... 2 Activities .............................. 3 Camping .......................... 4–5 Bear safety ........................... 5 Food Storage ....................... 5 Foothills................................ 6 Mineral King ........................ 6 Giant Forest & Lodgepole ... 7 Grant Grove ......................... 8 Cedar Grove ......................... 8 Wilderness Trips................... 9 U.S. Forest Service................ 9 Nature & Ecosystems ......... 11 Fire ..................................... 11 Getting Around ................. 12 Shuttles ................................ 7 Researchers monitor the response of mature giant sequoias to severe drought by measuring water content in the needles at the top of the tree. Photo © Wendy Baxter. Vehicle Length Limits ........ 12 2 General Information Contacts Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Cell Service Pets Assistive Equipment & Technologies Cell service is extremely limited here, and mainly is available for some networks near entrance stations. Pets are not permitted on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times, or appropriately crated or caged. Pets cannot be left tied and unattended at any time. The leash must be less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. We are committed to a continuing effort to improve the accessibility of our trails and facilities so they can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions or suggestions about accessibility, please email us at SEKI_Information@nps.gov or call us at (559) 565-3341. EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 No coins are needed in payphones for 911 calls. Sequoia & Kings Canyon (NPS) 559-565-3341 (24 hour): Recorded information is available for road conditions, weather, current fires, camping, lodging, wilderness, and more. Drones Unmanned aircraft are not allowed in these parks. This includes drones and other remotely piloted vehicles. Marijuana GPS GPS programs often misdirect travellers here. Use maps and signs, or ask for directions. Web & Social Media www.nps.gov/seki @SequoiaKingsNPS @SequoiaKingsNPS @SequoiaKingsNPS Sequoia National Forest/Monument (USFS) 559-338-2251, fs.usda.gov/sequoia Yosemite National Park (NPS) 209-372-0200, nps.gov/yose Possession or use of marijuana and other controlled substances inside the national parks is prohibited. While California law provides for limited possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law, which is enforced within the parks. Firearms in these National Parks People who can legally possess firearms under federal, California, and local laws may possess firearms here. You are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable California, local, and federal firearms laws. Discharge of firearms in the parks is prohibited. Dr