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Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument Visitor Meet the Forest Service ...... 2 What to Do? Staying Overnight...... 4 Picnicking...... 4 Scenic Driving...... 4 Guide Wildlife Viewing...... 4 Hiking on Trails...... 4 Mountain Biking...... 4 Rock Climbing...... 5 Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, and Flat Water Boating...... 5 Four-wheel Driving, Dirt Biking, and ATVs...... 5 Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Snowmobiling...... 5 Fishing and Hunting...... 5 Horseback Riding...... 5 Where to Go? Special Places...... 6 Giant Sequoia National Monument...... 6 Giant Sequoia Groves...... 6 Hume Lake...... 6 Tule River Canyon...... 6 Lloyd Meadow ...... 7 Kern Plateau...... 7 Lake Isabella...... 7 Kern River Canyon...... 8 Wild and Scenic Rivers...... 8 Historical and Archaeological Sites...... 9 Wilderness...... 10 Sequoia NF Area Map...... 12-13 Campground Key...... 14-15 Scenic Routes...... 16 What to Know? Permits and Passes...... 17 Campgrounds...... 19 Outdoor Safety...... 20-21 Volunteer Opportunities...... 22 Recreation Partners...... 22 Neighbors...... 23 Contact Info...... back cover

www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia Sequoia National Forest Supervisor’s Office 1839 S. Newcomb Porterville CA 93257 559-784-1500 2 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE Meet the ForestMeet the Service difficult. goal this continuesincreases, become to more populationsAs grow demand for and forest recreation good greatest for long the number in greatest the run. endeavors manage to national all forests for the chief of Forest the Forest Service. The Service by Gifford Pinchot, be written to first the assumed signed statement 1905, aletter is from in This in thenumber long run.” standpoint of the good greatest of the greatest the question shall always the from be answered “Where conflicting interests be must reconciled, Good Greatest The proclamation. proclamation. well other as objects of the identified in interest owned giant sequoia groves forest, the within as protectionbrought federally all permanent to monument of the Forest. Establishment National Monument on about 328,000 Sequoia the within acres proclamation Giant the created that Sequoia National 15, April On 2000, President Clinton signed a prominent inhabitants. Sequoia National Forest forest’s the after most Roosevelt South Sierra the renamed Reserve the 1908, In districts. Presidentadministrative Theodore Forest 1893, Reserve in south and north with President established Sierra the Benjamin Harrison History A Brief agency was called Forest the Service. new of This Agriculture. Department the under forest management reserve was assigned agency an to national later our became reserves forests. 1905, In land. forest These protect to reserves remaining the lands. In 1891,lands. In Congress established forest encourage settlement the of use and federal lawsCongress enacted 1800s the in to The Beginning San Francisco Where in California Where Giant SequoiaNationalMonument Sequoia NationalForest

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180 crest of the Sierra, providing panoramic views in a 180 Kings Canyon dramatic range of settings. These mountains stand in National Park contrast to California’s San Joaquin Valley, providing Hume Lake cool relief from the scorching heat of summer and Ranger District welcome blue skies and sun during the cold fog Sequoia of winter. These spectacular features provide an National Park 198 attractive backdrop for your favorite outdoor activity. Visalia What is a Ranger District? The Sequoia National Forest divides its 1.2 million Western Divide acres into three areas called ranger districts, shown to Ranger District the left. The districts manage the land for watershed, range and forest health, wildlife habitat, heritage resources, and multiple recreation opportunities. Porterville 190 Consequently, you are sharing the land with ranchers, contractors, and people enjoying hiking, motorcycling, camping, and much more. These lands Kern River 99 Ranger District are a shared resource that belong to everyone. Because this guide covers the entire Sequoia National 155 178 Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, information contained within is a general overview 65 of this large area. For detailed recreation information 178 on trails, campgrounds, roads, current conditions Bakersfield and closures, or management information, always seek out the local forest office. See the back cover for addresses and phone numbers.

Giant Sequoia National Monument Be Prepared. Have a Map. Hume Lake District Office – Dunlap Have a Plan. Western Divide District Office – Springville Review the following pages to ensure you are Kern River District Office – Kernville ready to explore the outdoors safely. GPS units can be unreliable in the mountains, and signs may be Welcome to the Forest and minimal, especially in remote areas; carry a map. Monument! Detailed forest maps are available at any forest office. The Sequoia National Forest, named for the world’s largest trees, celebrates the greatest concentration Play by the Rules of giant sequoia groves in the world. The landscape Special regulations often exist in different areas of is as spectacular as the trees. Soaring granite the forest. Understand the regulations and follow monoliths, glacier-carved canyons, limestone caves, them. Make sure to read all signs and postings to roaring world-class whitewater, and scenic lakes and avoid potential fines. For further information, contact reservoirs await your discovery at the Sierra Nevada’s the local forest office. southern reach. Elevations range from 1,000 feet in the lower canyons to peaks over 12,000 feet on the 323 4 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE 444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov. at or 444-6777 Make cabin at campground and reservations 1-877- rental Wishon,Aspen, or Valley Grouse cabins. Big Meadows, 4½, Camp Poso, Home, Mountain Quaking food.and To stay Flat overnight, Oak Lookout reserve or available overnight as cabins. rental your Just linens bring FlatOak Lookout stations are seven and guard historic indoors? sleep to Prefer localwith forest for offices more information. allowed Check at areas. picnic or day parking use areas Leave No Trace principles. No overnight camping is Please is required. practice permit disposal. Acampfire water waste and you including need, drinking everything offlength adesignated route. Come provide to prepared one vehicles vehiclemotorized than must beno further wetlands fragile or meadows. in drive Remember all or resources; damage never traffic does notthat obstruct allowed,Where just away off pull in road the park and area? undeveloped an in sleep to Prefer fast. See campground list the on pagesfill 16 17. and Don’t July many campgrounds August, and hesitate—in Fees vary. first-served. reservations; first-come, are others Day or longer; some open year-round. are Many accept for you! Most open Memorial are Labor Day through a tent? of One 50 more aspot has our campgrounds than amotor youAre home? driving Pitching atrailer? Pulling acampground? for Looking Staying Overnight? What toDo? O outdoors in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument! National Sequoia Giant Forest and National Sequoia the in outdoors Pack head and for upCalifornia’s your in friends and family adventure great Recreation Opportunities Abound! Recreation Opportunities . Outdoors the Explore to visit,to for, care to but most of enjoy. all, to So, what you are waiting for? forestur offers adiversity yours— of are lands These outdoor opportunities. Highway, Pass Road. Sherman and Scenic Byway, Highway, Generals Western Divide landscapes along one of scenic routes: our Canyon Kings From your window, car view of awide variety spectacular Driving Scenic you pack in. picnic do not areas have so pack service, out what trash basis. picnic on Some afirst-come All are or rings. areas locations have picnic tables, vault grates toilets, fire and throughout forest the scattered areas monument. and Most yourBring picnic basket one to of developed our picnic Picnicking Mountain bikes are restricted to designated trails and and designated to trails bikes restricted Mountain are Pedal along of miles roads. and non-wilderness trails Biking Mountain is availableinformation at forest offices. slopes rocky steep to wind-swept and dome lands. Hiking conifer forest giant and sequoia groves; plateau desert high of you, lure Hundreds foothills will of miles to from trails Hiking on Trails watched back! you get close. too watch to wildlife without Learn being away,run abandon anest young, or their or even if attack responsible may viewing keep and your distance—wildlife any recreation enrich experience. that of Practice animals Focus your lens or on camera binoculars wide the array Viewing Wildlife

Travel and recreate with minimum impact SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT Respect the environment and the rights of others Educate yourself, plan and prepare before you go Allow for future use of the outdoors by leaving it better than you found it www.treadlightly.org Discover the rewards of responsible recreation

roads in the monument. Bicycle use in wilderness and the Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Pacific Crest Trail is prohibited. Check for restrictions Snowmobiling at any forest office before you go. Enjoy the serenity The high country is popular for snow play. Alta Sierra, and peacefulness of the great outdoors, and remember at the top of Greenhorn Summit, offers a downhill ski to be courteous; you share the route with other visitors, area. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular including horseback riders and hikers. in many locations, including Big Meadows, Quaking Aspen, and the Kern Plateau. Areas often have good Rock Climbing snow conditions for snowmobiling, and some routes are Numerous granite features provide rock climbing groomed. Snowmobiles are not allowed in wilderness, opportunities. Please help to prevent resource damage; are restricted to designated roads in the monument, removable hardware and temporary anchors are preferred. and must have a current registration with the state of California. Always check weather conditions before Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, and heading out. Forest offices can direct you to areas with Flat Water Boating reliable snow cover. Experience the thrill of whitewater on the Kern River and Kings River during spring and summer runoff. Go Fishing and Hunting on your own, or pick from a variety of exciting trips All public land in the forest and the monument is open offered by commercial rafting companies operating under to hunting and fishing. The Kings, Kern, and Tule rivers special use permit. Enjoy boating opportunities on one offer excellent trout fishing opportunities, as do many of two lakes. Lake Isabella, one of the largest reservoirs of the smaller streams. Lake Isabella has bass fishing in southern California, offers the forest’s only motorized tournaments each year. Know and follow California boating opportunities and has ideal conditions for fish and game regulations, and be mindful of special windsurfers. Hume Lake provides non-motorized boating restrictions on sections of the Kings and Kern rivers. opportunities. For information about licenses, regulations, stocking schedules, closures, and seasons, visit www.dfg.ca.gov. Four-wheel Driving, Dirt Biking, and All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Horseback Riding Many roads and trails outside the monument are open Ride your horse through varied terrain. Forest offices offer to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) registered with the state trail information and maps to help you locate trailheads of California. Motorized vehicles are allowed only on with adequate stock trailer parking, corrals, and public designated roads in the monument (no trails). Motor pastures. Pack animals are not allowed in most developed Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) show where you can legally campgrounds or where otherwise posted. Three pack drive and are available for free at forest offices, along with stations operate on the forest under special use permit, information on current road conditions. offering a variety of trip options.

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Kern Plateau This remote, high elevation plateau offers a retreat from the heat of summer and provides beautiful settings for almost any outdoor recreation activity. The Kern Plateau has been a summer destination for many cultures and generations, beginning with the earliest Native Americans. Popular outdoor activities include camping, hiking, OHV use, and horseback riding, along with hunting and fishing. In the winter, the area offers Pass or other Interagency Pass. South Fork Wildlife Area, excellent snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country one of the most extensive riparian woodlands remaining in skiing opportunities. The Cannell Meadow National California, provides fishing, hunting, canoeing, and hiking Recreation Trail provides access on foot from Kernville. opportunities; no developed recreation facilities are located Public pastures for horsemen, several campgrounds, here. When operating on the lake, every boat, personal and wilderness trailheads are on the plateau. Blackrock watercraft, and sailboard must display a permit from Kern Visitor Information Station is open during the summer; County. These permits may be obtained at any lake marina forest information and permits for fires, wilderness, and or at various locations throughout the Kern River Valley. Be sure to check for required safety equipment. woodcutting are available here. 723 8 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE Visit and Enjoy Places and .Special Visit (continued) Where toGo? access to a day use area and campgrounds. and aday area to use access climbs along southeast the side of river, the providing access. Old Canyon fishing and Kern and Road winds Developed provide day areas use picnic tables, restrooms, day sitesand use include areas. launch take-out and on way the Bakersfield. to is boating popular, Whitewater Highway 178 down canyon it steep, the as narrow winds Below Lake Isabella, River Lower the Kern is designated areas.” “named to Kern river’s the from edge. camping Dispersed along Upper the allowed much in of but must area, the beat least 25 feet (outside of are campgrounds) permits with campfires and along are day areas and use river. the camping Dispersed popular. are boating Several developed campgrounds Wild Kern the Scenic and River. Fishing whitewater and Johnsondalethe of Fork Bridge North the is and part of River Upper Kern The Kern River Canyon is Lake between Isabella and follows follows the Souththe Fork of River meet Kern the at Lake Isabella. Fork North The and opportunities. whitewater fishing and sheer volume of water provide world-class outstanding, slopewestern of Mount Whitney. descent steep The and and Kern on Wild the Scenic River originates The www.fs.usda.gov/sierra. at National contact Sierra the oninformation rafting, Forest of Fish Wildlife and for regulations. For special fishing enthusiasts. Check Department fishing California the with fall, and river the fly- popular with is very late summer visitors world. the around the from attract features During Canyon. World-class geologic whitewater spectacular and monument,the continues sculpt to incredible the Kings of portion northern the in features beautiful and powerful and Wild Scenic River Kings The values.”or other similar recreational, geologic, wildlife, and historic, fish cultural possess one or more “outstandingly remarkable scenic, For ariver beeligible to wild scenic and as it must River? Scenic and aWild is What available for River at Kern the 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821. each member of party. the is Daily information water flow accessible,readily good properly in and condition fit, for approvedCoast Guard device must flotation be personal River Use Kern issued Permit, atannual forest offices. A an requires River aprivate watercraft in Kern the Paddling , one of most the SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT What is an Historical and Three fire lookouts are located in the southern portion Archaeological Site? of the monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. Mule Peak Lookout can be reached by a short, but People have been living, working, and playing in the steep hike. Jordan Peak Lookout is about a 500- Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National foot climb above the trailhead. Tobias Lookout, built Monument for more than 9,000 years. Evidence of Native in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, can be Americans, explorers, miners, loggers, and herders reached after a 50-foot moderate climb, including the remain at the thousands of prehistoric and historic walkway. A fourth fire lookout, Needles Lookout, archaeological sites and historic buildings and structures was once perched on “The Needles” a unique monolith scattered throughout the Sequoia. Remember these special granite rock formation with several spires and faces. places (anything over 50 years old) are protected by the The Needles Fire Lookout Tower was destroyed in a Archaeological Resources Protection Act; removal or structure fire on July 28, 2011. “Needles” overlooks disturbance of any artifact, structure, or buried material the Kern River Drainage, Mt. Whitney, Olancha Peak, is illegal. Enjoy the cultural resources of the Sequoia, but Farewell Gap, and Dome Rock. please help us protect them for future visitors. The Kern River Ranger District has two lookouts. Bald Mountain Lookout is on the Kern Plateau at an elevation of 9,430 feet. Enjoy views of the Dome Land, Golden Trout and South Sierra wildernesses, Olancha Peak, and Mount Whitney. Oak Flat Lookout, available for overnight rental, is located at an elevation of 4,900 feet. The lookout was constructed in 1934 and retired from duty in 1984. With views of the surrounding oak woodlands, the scenic Lower Kern River, and the rugged Greenhorn Mountains, the lookout provides great opportunities to view wildlife. Spring wildflower displays can be spectacular from March through early May.

Historic buildings and features to visit include the Hume Lake Dam and forest guard stations available for overnight rental (see “Staying Overnight”). Rent Oak Flat Lookout overnight, or tour one of the working fire lookouts. These fire lookouts are staffed during summer months, and visitors are welcome. The lookout towers may be closed, due to days off, lightning, fire, inclement weather, or other emergencies. Please be respectful of the person staffing the tower. Check with the local ranger station for hours of operation.

Buck Rock Lookout, in the northern portion of the monument in the Hume Lake Ranger District, is one of the oldest fire lookout buildings still in use. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view from Buck Rock. Built in 1923, the tower is constructed on a 300-foot granite dome. Interpretive programs and events are posted online at www.buckrock.org. 923 10 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE W that applythat More wilderness. to is available information at www.wilderness.net. online designated Before wildernesses. special the with regulations out, heading befamiliar world. mechanized and civilized the from retreat Sequoia The National Forest six has condition by natural Wilderness the their Actin of 1964. where one areas are can These trails also connect to the national the to also connect parks’trails backcountry. 30.5 Monarch. the within of Several miles trails of these geological access spectacular trailheads formations. Three sub-alpine,to meadows, mountain with lakes, and over 11,000 feet. vegetation The chaparral ranges from feet elevation in at South the Fork of River to Kings the 2,000 from rises wilderness this dramatic, and Beautiful Forest, is split Canyon by Kings the Scenic Byway. MonarchThe National Sierra the Wilderness, with shared Monarch Wilderness Wilderness Adventure into . Where toGo?(continued) Wilderness Land Dome Wilderness TroutGolden Wilderness Lakes Jennie Monarch Wilderness Monarch America. Congressionally designated wildernesses protected are and preserved consistildernesses places of in some undisturbed of and most the natural Area South) and (North Meadow Big Meadows, Kennedy Park, Blackrock Balch Kern, of the Forks Camp, Jerkey,Lewis Summit, Clicks Creek Pass Rowell,Meadows, Marvin Big Creek, Stony Meadow Meadow, Kennedy Cove, Deer Deer Trailheads

Fork of the Kern River. Kern of the Fork South Scenic and Wild sagebrush. and pine pinyon mostly vegetation arid, to semi-arid formations, geologic unique and domes granite Many Kern River. of the Forks South and North Scenic and Wild and Kern Little the Drains elevations. at higher pines foxtail and fir, red to lodgepole, elevations at mid meadows and forest pine Jeffrey to rise woodlands Pinyon pine pine. white western and fir, red lodgepole, with forest sub-alpine and of alpine variations with feet above 7,000 Mostly streams. and forests, meadows, of lakes, Mixture groves. sequoia giant shallow lakes, meadows, with and to sub-alpine Chaparral formations. geologic canyonSteep walls Canyon of spectacular Kings with Descriptions lodgepole pine, white pine, western and abundance an with scenic variations of alpine sub-alpine and forest of fir, red above 7,000 feet elevation, in contains wilderness this of lakes, meadows,mixture forests, Mostly streams. and 10,500-acreThe Lakes Wilderness Jennie is alovely Lakes Jennie Wilderness None fishing* on restrictions Special stays. overnight for required permits Visitor None* None* Special Restrictions Special Forest and BLM and Forest National Sequoia national forests Inyo and Sequoia Forest National Sequoia national forests Sierra and Sequoia Information SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT of wildflowers in the spring. The summit of Mitchell Peak is the highest point at 10,365 feet. Five trailheads access 26 miles of trails within the wilderness. Several of these trails Remember also connect to the national parks’ backcountry. Special regulations apply within wildernesses and vary by area. Map and compass Golden Trout Wilderness skills are essential. Restrictions include: The Golden Trout Wilderness is located in both the • All mechanized vehicles (including bicycles) and Sequoia and Inyo national forests and encompasses 475 equipment are prohibited within wilderness. square miles of pristine lakes, jagged peaks, and lush • Maximum group size is 15 people and 25 head of green meadows. The elevation of the Sequoia portion stock. • Dogs must be leashed. • A wilderness permit is required for overnight trips in the Golden Trout Wilderness. • Campfire permits are required.

arid country has elevations ranging from 3,000 to 9,730 feet. Vegetation is mostly pinyon pine and sagebrush. Much of this area was burned in the Manter Fire of 2000. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) also manages part of this wilderness.

South Sierra Wilderness Fragile meadowlands, forested ridges, rolling hills, and ranges from 4,800 feet to 12,432 feet. Vegetation includes craggy, steep peaks describe this wilderness, which grey and pinyon pine woodlands at lower elevations; is shared with the Inyo National Forest. The relatively Jeffrey pine at mid-elevations; and red fir, lodgepole, gentle terrain of the 24,650 acres on the Sequoia portion and foxtail pine at higher elevations. Approximately 150 is ideally suited to family-oriented recreation. Elevations miles of trails are located on the Sequoia National Forest range from 6,100 feet near Kennedy Meadows to the portion. Visitor permits (required only for overnight stays summit of Olancha Peak at 12,123 feet. in the Golden Trout Wilderness) are available free from forest offices near wilderness entry points or online at our Kiavah Wilderness website: www.fs.usda.gov/main/sequoia/passes-permits The Kiavah Wilderness is located both in the Sequoia National Forest and on BLM lands. The Sequoia’s 42,100 Dome Land Wilderness acres feature eroded hills and canyons in the transition The Dome Land Wilderness is known for its many granite zone between the Sierra Nevada and the Mojave Desert. domes and unique geologic formations. This semi-arid to

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Camp- Eleva- Total Max. Rest- Access- No. District Remarks ground tion Sites Length rooms ibility 32 Landslide 5,800 9 V C HL compacted dirt surfaces, fee required RESERVE YOUR CAMPSITE ONLINE AT RECREATION.GOV 33 Leavis Flat 3,000 9 16' V C WD fee required 34 Live Oak North 2,700 60 30' F C KR open holiday weekends, fee required 35 Live Oak South 2,700 90 30' F C KR open holiday weekends, fee required 36 Limestone 3,800 22 30' V C KR no drinking water, fee required Long Meadow remote, near Trail of 100 Giants 37 6,400 1 (36) V C WD Group Camp fee required Lower 38 5,300 17 16' V C WD fee required Peppermint 39 Mill Flat 1,100 5 V B HL unsuitable for trailers, no drinking water 58 family units, 80 RV sites, fish cleaning 40 Paradise Cove 2,600 138 F,V C KR station, fee required fish cleaning station, playground, fee 41 Pioneer Point 2,650 78 30' F C KR required multi-family group sites, dump station, fee 42 Princess 5,900 88 V A HL required 43 Quaking Aspen 7,000 32 24’ V A WD two accessible campsites, fee required Quaking Aspen 44 7,000 3 ?? V A WD fee required Group Camp Redwood 45 6,100 15 16' V B WD adjacent to giant sequoia grove, fee required Meadow includes 6 walk-in sites, 2 accessible, easy 46 Sandy Flat 2,300 35 V A KR access, fee required South Fork dispersed camping, open parking, fee 47 Recreation 2,650 no limit F,V C KR required Area 48 Stine Cove 2,650 no limit V C KR open parking, no drinking water public phone, groceries 1/2 mile, fee 49 Stony Creek 6,400 49 F C HL required compacted dirt surfaces, no drinking water, 50 Ten Mile 5,800 13 V C HL fee required fish cleaning station, playground, fee 51 Tillie Creek 2,650 159 30' F A KR required water as weather permits, OHV trails, fee 52 Troy Meadow 7,800 73 20' V C KR required Upper no drinking water, dispersed camping, fee 53 7,100 — V C WD Peppermint required Upper Stony compacted dirt surfaces, public phone, 54 6,400 19 V B HL Creek groceries 1/2 mile, fee required 55 White River 4,000 12 16' V C WD fee required 4 double family units, public phone at 56 Wishon 3,900 35 24' V C WD entrance, fee required

Campground Table Key Restrooms: F = Flush V = Vault Accessibility: A = Most B = Moderate C = Least District: HL = Hume Lake WD = Western Divide KR = Kern River 1523 16 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE O Generals Highway Generals of Canyontour Kings mid-May mid-October. to Hume to Lake closes forturn-off winter, the so plan your is about 2-3 section hours. The of byway the just below the Grove Canyon Kings Cedar in National Park. Travel time close waterfall a beautiful at road ends road. the The to Falls Grizzly Kings. 2,000-foot marble walls of famous the of Portals the Cave River. Scenicand Kings Take of tour aguided Boyden Tree.Grant byway The descends 2,700 feet Wild the to at visitor the center, General the to hike ashort or take climbs 6,400 to feet. Canyon At Kings National Park, stop foothills of Nevada Sierra the at 1,800 feet elevation in and Hume the near Lake Ranger Station western the in geologyspectacular of Canyon. Kings route The begins of life Sierra zones, southern the experience and the Travel canyonsdeepest America. North in many through onlythe vehicle Canyon, route Kings into one of the Canyon Kings The Scenic Byway (Highway 180) provides Canyon Byway Kings Scenic Travel . the National Monument becomes then and travel the artery scenic routePark, this travels Giant the Sequoia through at HighwayBeginning 180 Canyon Kings in National listed are accessible are listed by passenger car. Additional is available information at forest offices. Where toGo?(continued) are gatewaysare Canyon Kings The adventures. to Scenic Byway other and scenic routes of definition ur “scenic” reaches Sequoia’s The beyond vistas. breathtaking scenic drives , a magnificent limestone cavern massive beneath the , amagnificent Scenic RoutesScenic is a great spot is for a great apicnic lunch with

skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. and snowshoeing, skiing, enjoymany still for area the snow play, cross-country passengerto vehicles winter, the due snow, to during but road is closed The trails. and lookouts, streams, fishing numerous access giant sequoia road, this groves, fire Johnsondale, River Valley. Kern the droppinginto From Hot on Highway then and to Springs 65, or travel to east M50.with You travel can west on M50 California to at ends and junction Campground the Aspen at Quaking Tule River 15-mile watershed. This scenic route begins ridgeline River divides that watershed Kern the the from WesternThe Divide Highway (M107) travels dramatic the Highway Divide Western passenger vehicles. passenger pinyonto pine. to road is closed The winter the during side, conifer mixed to forest the and changes fir red from downward roadthe winds plateau across the on east the Whitney, lower the in mountain tallest the 48 As states. views enjoy ofcan Crest Sierra the Mount and stunning Mojave of Pass, At visitors Sherman summit the Desert. sidefalls east the to of Plateau Kern the the to then and out of River Upper the Canyon Kern Pass and Sherman to latefalls fall in or winter. From west, the road climbs this May or early on June, snow, depending snow the until Highway to connecting 395. late road is open The from of River west, the desert, high in the to Kern east the Plateau. scenic Fork route North the This stretches from Pass RoadSherman (22S05) provides Kern the to access Pass RoadSherman the highwaythe close winter. the during locatedLodge are on Highway. Generals the Portions of Montecitocampgrounds, Stony and Lake Resort, Creek Tenmileto Hume to Road, leading Lake. Forest Service also and providesareas access Big Meadows Eshom and route provides the to access Rivers at Highway 198. This of Three community the to Sequoiathrough National Park What to Know? SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT

ost national forest areas are open, free of charge, for your use and enjoyment. Fees or Mpermits may be required for use of some areas, specific facilities, or services. Business permit holders, such as campground concessionaires and outfitter guides, may provide services to public land users. Passes and permits are available at forest offices. national parks, and other Permits federally managed lands and ermits are required for certain individual and sites charging entrance or Pgroup activities and for all commercial activities on standard amenity use fees. national forests. Check with your local forest office for Among those available: information. Annual Pass Wood Products This pass is valid for 12 Permits are required for collecting many forest resources, months from the month of including firewood. Fees vary. Contact your local forest purchase. The cost is $80. Obtain by mail (see back page), office for availability. online, or in person at a forest office. This pass is not valid for camping or other discounts. Recreation Special Use Permits ●● Commercial and Non-commercial Events: Any Senior Pass commercial event or event for which a fee is charged, This pass is valid for the pass holder’s lifetime and is such as organized tours or rides; or any non- available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents 62 commercial event with 75 participants or more, such years of age or older. The Senior Pass also may provide as weddings, family reunions, etc., require a special a 50 percent discount at Forest Service and other federal use permit. Application deadlines and fees may apply. campgrounds. The cost is $80 for a lifetime pass, $20 for annual Senior Pass (valid one year from date of purchase). ●● Outfitters and Guides: Outfitters and guides have Obtain in person at a forest office. Proof of age is required. the knowledge, skill, and equipment to enhance visitors’ experiences. The Sequoia has authorized Access Pass outfitters providing a variety of recreation This pass is valid for the pass holder’s lifetime and is opportunities, including whitewater rafting, horseback available free to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who riding, hunting or fishing trips, rock climbing, are legally blind or permanently disabled. The Access Pass mountain biking, and other activities. Operations are also may provide a 50 percent discount at Forest Service regulated to ensure safety and quality public service. and other federal campgrounds. Obtain in person at a forest office. Documentation is required. Golden Passes Some visitors may still have a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport. These passes are also valid for the pass holder’s lifetime with the same benefits described above. Southern Sierra Pass The purchase of a Southern Sierra Pass or other Interagency Pass allows you to enjoy shoreline camping and day use activities at Lake Isabella at Auxiliary Dam, Interagency Passes Old Isabella Road, or South Fork Recreation Area. The Southern Sierra Pass can be purchased at forest offices or number of national passes may save you money. at local vendors. AThese passes admit the pass holder and passengers (in a private, non-commercial vehicle) to national forests, 1723 18 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE (cont’d.) What toKnow? For more information visit: www.lnt.org visitors of other considerate • Be • Respect wildlife impacts campfire • Minimize • Leave you find what of waste properly • Dispose • Travel surfaces durable on camp and • Plan and prepare ahead generations. future for land our preserve and impacts your to prevent minimize and ethics outdoor by land practicing of the health the maintain Help It Right! Do O crowds. mayso all that enjoy without nature space yourself to others, from or try Try visit to forest the on weekdays, AwayGet Pack the from only). roads (designated allowed monument the in on trails activity. Motorized vehicles not are you enjoy can your favorite recreation when and where Know places. remote loud noises, especially at night or in prevail. Avoid boisterous behavior and nature’s by letting conflicts sounds people’s forest experience. Prevent of many part Solitude important is an land may yours. bedifferent from whose others to of uses courtesy the and understanding your Extend Be Courteous! Here afew are common-sense tips. ‘Leave NoTrace’ Principles of Principles Sequoia is way the managed and which in visitors enjoy outdoors. great our way the the populations urban growing greatly to influences proximity ur Know Before YouKnow Before Go!

seasonal openings beforeseasonal openings out. setting road conditions, and restrictions, current you travel can road. the Always check if offices. Look for signs determine to available are (MVUMs) for at forest free routes only, Motor and Vehicle Use Maps Vehicles on designated permitted are Public Roads at any forest office. lands. Detailed forest available maps are know where you stay to and on public are your responsibility you make to sure Sequoia. the within avisitor, As it is regulations. land Private is intermixed neighbors have can and different rules local landowners. Be aware our that severalwith federal, state, county, and forestThe monument and borders share Boundaries any forest office. forest any www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia from or at online beobtained can Permits restrictions. and conditions office forranger district current Check your with banned. local stoves or may berestricted and Campfires campfires. to a campstove alternative an as before leaving. Consider using out and extinguished cold is completely yourBe fire sure Never leave unattended. your fire clear area an of in and vegetation. away low-hanging from branches Build campfires restrictions. most Obeyin areas. fire required are permits Campfire Campfires Remember, onlyyoucan prevent wildfires! Campgrounds SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT hen you head out to the forest, you’ll find more than weather and snow conditions. Some campgrounds close W50 campgrounds available for your enjoyment— later in the fall, and some are open all year-round. The either by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. stay limit is 14 days. Amenities and fees vary by campground and are noted in the table on the following pages. Many (but not all) are Fees open by Memorial Day weekend. Fees vary between campgrounds, depending on the location and amenities Campground Locations provided. Camping fees Campground locations range in elevation from 1,000 feet include a single site and to 7,800 feet above sea level. Please refer to the map on parking for one vehicle pages 10 and 11 for campground locations. The numbers and one legally towed on the map correspond to the numbers listed in the table vehicle. A fee for additional on pages 16 and 17. vehicles is charged. Double sites and group sites Amenities have higher fees. Some Amenities typically include toilets (usually vault toilets), campgrounds are free. picnic tables, and a fire ring or grate. Some campgrounds may include water, flush toilets, and showers. Electric and Reservation Tips sewer hookups are not available. Firewood is available for Some campsites and all cabins may be reserved six a fee at some campgrounds. months in advance. Group sites can be reserved 360 days in advance. Call the National Recreation Reservation Make Sure You Fit Service toll free at 1-877-444-6777, or reserve online at A single site may hold up to 6 people. RVs, trailers, www.recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. The four days in advance. Non-refundable reservation fees campground table (pages 16 and 17) shows the length limit are charged. for some campgrounds. Please Be Considerate Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. This includes generators. Dogs are welcome in campgrounds, but must be on a leash. Operating dirt bikes, ATVs, and other non- street legal vehicles in most campgrounds is prohibited. Some campgrounds do not have trash service, so pack out what you pack in. Season Dates and Stay Limit In general, campgrounds are open mid or late May Group Sites through the end of September or October, depending on Be respectful of other campers. Large groups should reserve a group campsite instead of multiple sites at a regular campground. Group campgrounds accommodate groups of 12 people up to 150 people, depending on the site.

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Please remember plentyhike! of Always aid water, kit, carry afirst before in them boots, break and yourgood hiking changes weather the in rapidly. happen can Wear your experience ability. and Have proper the clothing; pick to matches that besure atrail hiking, When of plant, the any part clothes and wash skin right away. fall, plants bare and winter. in in you If berries touch summer, leaves red and spring in whitish with three elevation. Look for leaves shiny green groups of in Poison beencountered up 5,000 to can oak feet in Watcharms. carefully. children feet Hidden and trap rocks can debris and strength. slippery. and/or Swift cold water rapidly sap your Rocks smooth are and swimming. dangerous as as along is careful in falling riversextra streams; and causeleading of national the death in forest. Be not is recommended.Swimming is a Drowning other vehicles, on road. the animals and Always your stay in lane watch and for debris, falling roads. ongears steep onlycan betraveled safely at low Use speeds. lower Plan for longer roads travel Steep winding and times. conditions (see back cover for phone numbers). local forahead weather, current trail and road, amap before study to Be sure out. heading Call are responsibleare for educating yourself. emergency, an In contact local the sheriff’s You or risks. along backcountry the in travel road, the hether poses certain touring Essential Outdoor Items ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Personal safety equipmentPersonal safety chainsTire and shovel (for your Blankets (for your car) (to and mirror Whistle attract repellent Insect batteries Radio with car) attention) ● elevations. Snowbecome year-round stranded. occur can at higher Remember pack to cold-weather case you gear in survival weatherall conditions: or jackets, wool. raincoats, fleece, clothing Bring quickly form mountains. the forStorms in Storms ● ● ● ● ● relate your to landmarks; and location this on amap. put! Stop pay and close attention your to surroundings youIf get lost or become stay and stay disoriented, calm YouIf Lost Are ● ● what and do to ifyou don’t.return, Tell someone where you going, are when you expect to Communications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● before arrive. storms points high and off peaks early mountain getting and Avoid by out heading storms summer afternoon or road. atrail to going, behard can This but lead often downhill. will follow alastAs resort, or stream adrainage water. and food finding than is moreKeeping important warm exhaustion. near are Stay put it if is nightfall, you if or ifyou injured, are aimlessly. you If don’t on atrail, are leave it. Trust your map compass, and do and not walk remember how you got your to present location. Panic is your enemy. greatest to Stay try and calm, injured person, and the other the and travel two can person, injured for help. someone one stay is the with can injured, person It is agood idea travel to groups of in four so if year-round. Grove Grant and Hume and Lake stores summer Canyon the Creek Kings and Resort Lodge during rely on Pay them. telephones located are at Stony Cell phones rarely work well mountains;don’t the in food, water, clothing and your in vehicle. extra and tank gas remote Comein areas. afull with may stations not other and Gas services beavailable your in vehicle. chains tire Carry pass. to others sightseeing,When roadside use pullout allow to areas ●● If you see dark clouds, lightning, or hear thunder, and is caused when the body’s core temperature is SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT get inside a building or a vehicle. Do not stand under lowered by cold and wind. It can happen even at trees or in shallow caves. Avoid standing on ridge temperatures of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms range tops, rocks, in the water, or in open meadows. If you from feeling extremely cold to sluggish behavior, slurred are caught in a lightning storm, remove your pack speech, or unconcern for the cold. and crouch with your hands on your knees until the ●● Stay warm, dry, and well nourished; wool and worst has passed. some synthetic clothing help you stay warm even ●● Use caution crossing dry streambeds and low areas; when wet. sudden storms may cause flash floods. ●● If anyone in your group begins to show symptoms, ●● Check the weather before heading out (www.weather. act immediately to re-warm them. Get out of the gov). wind and rain, remove wet clothing, build a fire, and Dehydration give hot liquids only if they are conscious. The dry California air draws moisture out of the body Abandoned Mines in all temperatures. While traveling, you may be miles Abandoned mines are safety hazards; stay out of them. away from a clean water source. Water in streams and lakes may not be suitable for drinking even if it looks and Pets tastes pure. Treated drinking water is available at some Leashes protect dogs from becoming lost, and from wild developed recreation areas. animals such as mountain lions and bears. Leashed dogs ●● Take and drink water wherever you travel on the are less likely to intimidate or harm others. forest. ●● Leash pets in developed recreation sites, such as ●● If you must drink water from a stream, boil or trailheads, picnic areas, and campgrounds. On trails, properly filter all free-flowing drinking water to kill pets must be on a leash or under voice control. Giardia and other parasites. ●● Pets must not be allowed to chase or disturb wildlife or other visitors. Altitude The major cause of altitude sickness is going too high, Forest Creatures too fast. At higher elevations, the air becomes “thinner,” Please help keep wildlife “wild” by not approaching or which means you get less oxygen to breathe. Altitude feeding them. Keeping your distance protects you and sickness symptoms may include shortness of breath, the animal. If an animal approaches you, move away and nausea, heart palpitations, extreme thirst, weakness, maintain a safe distance. headaches, and “tunnel vision.” ●● Use binoculars, ●● If you experience any of these symptoms, slow down spotting scopes, and and drink water. If symptoms persist, proceed to a telephoto lenses to lower elevation, and seek medical attention. minimize stress to ●● Reduce the chance of experiencing “mountain animals and provide a sickness” by drinking plenty of water and avoiding safe viewing distance caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals. for you. ●● Allow yourself time (one to three days) to acclimate ●● Be aware of various if arriving from lower elevations. The amount of time wildlife that may be in needed will depend on your physiology and total the area and how to prevent dangerous encounters. elevation changed. ●● Always secure your food, and keep a clean camp. ●● Ultraviolet radiation increases two-fold at 10,000 ●● Use insect repellent during mosquito season. Check feet compared to sea level. To prevent sunburn, wear for wood ticks in the spring and early summer. Fleas sunscreen and a brimmed hat. Wear sunglasses to on rodents can carry plague. Deer mice feces can protect your eyes. carry Hantavirus. Hypothermia ●● To avoid rattlesnakes, watch where you put your hands and feet! Most bites result from teasing, Becoming too cold can lead to this life-threatening startling, or handling snakes. Very few people die, condition at any time of year, especially if you fall into but tissue damage can be severe. If bitten, avoid cold water. Hypothermia is possible even in midsummer panic, call 911, and seek medical attention. 2123 You Can Help: Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers Are the Heartbeat of the Forest Service and the Sequoia!

olunteers have dedicated thousands of hours of achieve its mission to support and facilitate sustainable Vservice and accomplished projects to enhance forest management, public enjoyment, and stewardship. If recreation opportunities across the Sequoia, and their you are interested in learning more about the association, support greatly influences the work that is accomplished contact them at Giant Sequoia National Monument every year. Numerous opportunities exist for volunteers, Association, P.O. Box 468, Springville, CA 93265, or visit from trail work to education to restoration, and more. the website at www.gsnma.org. Every person who donates time makes immeasurable contributions to the land, our visitors, and our employees. Recreation Service Partners Contact any local ranger district office or the Giant California Land Management (CLM), a professional Sequoia National Monument Association to find out what outdoor recreation management company, operates the opportunities are waiting for you. majority of the developed recreation sites on the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument The Giant Sequoia National Monument Association and has been a proud recreation service partner of the is a non-profit, public benefit organization promoting forest since 1992. Please visit their web site at www.clm- conservation, education, and recreational enjoyment of services.com. For additional information, call their Hume the monument and surrounding southern Sierra Nevada Lake office at 559-335-2232, their Springville office at region. Formed in 2009 to help the forest achieve its goals, 559-539-3004, or their Kernville office at 760-376-1815. the association is looking for people who want to help Montecito Lake Resort, located in the northern portion of the monument, is open all year. This facility is a family Land Management for vacation camp during the summer and a cross-country ski and snow play area during the winter. The resort offers Multiple Uses cabin rentals and hotel rooms with organized activities for Recreation and So Much More! children and adults. Call 800-227-9900 or 559-565-3388, or While recreating, remember the land is managed go to www.montecitosequoia.com. for a variety of uses: Stony Creek Resort, located in the northern portion of ●● Biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability; the monument, is open mid-May to mid-October. Facilities include a gift shop, grocery store, laundry, lodging, ●● Air, soil, vegetation, water quality and water SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT and FOREST GIANT VISITOR NATIONAL SEQUOIA - GUIDE NATIONAL SEQUOIA restaurant, and showers. Gas and diesel are also available. supply; Call their front desk at 559-565-3909 or their reservations ●● Sustainable recreation opportunities (developed line at 559-335-5500. and dispersed), wilderness use, and motorized Kern River Whitewater Outfitter-Guides: Four travel; and outfitters provide guided whitewater trips on the Kern ●● Land uses and ownership. River. Please contact these companies for details of trips offered or to make reservations: Multiple-use management is complicated by: ●● Sierra South, Inc., 800-457-2082, www.sierrasouth.com. ●● Private and public land intermix; ●● Kern River Outfitters / Outdoor Adventures Inc., ●● Invasive species; 800-323-4234, www.KernRafting.com. ●● Unmanaged recreation; and ●● Whitewater Voyages, 800-400-7238, www.whitewatervoyages.com. ●● Fuels and fire. 22 ●● Mountain & River Adventures, 800-861-6553, www.mtnriver.com. Alta Sierra Ski Area, at the top of Greenhorn Summit in the Lodging: Kings Canyon Park Services (concessionaire), SEQUOIA NATIONAL GUIDE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL VISITOR GIANT FOREST and MONUMENT Kern River Ranger District, offers downhill skiing. For more 866-KCANYON (552-6966), www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com. information, go to www.altasierra.com. Mountain Home State Forest is operated late May to mid- Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center is operated by November, weather depending, by CalFire. The area offers the Kern River Paiute Council. This intertribal facility displays day use and 92 overnight campsites. Contact 559-539-2321 Native American artifacts, crafts, and art to promote and restore (summer) or 559-539-2855 (winter) for information. the culture and history of the local Indian communities. For more information, call 760-549-0800. Balch Park is operated late May to mid-November, weather depending, by Tulare County Parks and Recreation. The Marinas: Three full service marinas operate on Lake Isabella to park is located within Mountain Home State Forest at 6,400 provide fuel, food, fishing supplies, and information. feet in elevation with 80 overnight campsites. Contact 559- ●● French Gulch Marina, Highway 155, Pioneer Point, Lake 539-3896 (summer) or 559-624-7000 (winter) for information. Isabella, 760-379-8774. Kern River Fish Hatchery is managed by the California ●● North Fork Marina, Highway 155, Tillie Creek, Wofford Department of Fish and Game, and the Friends of the Heights, 760-376-1812. Hatchery operate the visitor center and museum that are ●● Red’s Kern Valley Marina, Highway 178, South Fork open to the public. Recreation Area, 760-379-8600. Kern River Valley Museum is managed by the Kern Pack stations: River Valley Historical Society. Archives and spectacular displays interpreting the rich and complex social, cultural, ●● Horse Corral Pack Station, P.O. Box 546, Woodlake, CA and economic history of the Kern River Valley are offered 93286; summer office 559-565-3404; winter office 559-564- to visitors without charge. Call (760) 376-6683, or visit the 6429; www.horsecorralpackers.com. website at www.southern-sierra.com/Community/museum. ●● Golden Trout Pack Trains, P.O. Box 10098, Terra Bella, CA 93270; summer office 559-542-2816; winter office 559-535- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages a section 5304; www.goldentroutpacktrains.com. of the Lower Kern just below the Lake Isabella dam. The ●● Balch Park Pack Station, P.O. Box 852, Springville, CA 93265; Forest Service manages whitewater boating activity along phone 559-539-2227, in winter 559-539-3908; this section in partnership with BLM. Contact them for www.balchpark.com; email: [email protected]. information about the BLM portions of the Dome Land and Kiavah wildernesses. (See back cover.) Neighbors Kern County Parks and Recreation manages water Hume Lake Christian Camps are privately owned. Open to surface recreation activities and the boating/watercraft the public year-round, the facility operates a snack shop, 24- permit system on Lake Isabella. For boating information, hour laundry (coin operated), a market, and gas station. For call 661-868-7000 or 760-379-2806. information call 559-305-7770, or go to www.humelake.org. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are responsible for flood Contact the National Park Service (see back cover) for control, irrigation, and water levels on Lake Isabella information about facilities in the adjacent Sequoia and Kings and the Lower Kern River. Success Lake, located west Canyon National Parks and for their wilderness permit of Springville, is administered by the Army Corps of reservations (wilderness permit reservations at www.nps.gov/seki/ Engineers. Camping, boating, fishing, and hunting are planyourvisit/wilderness_permits.htm). available. For more information, call 559-784-0215. Contact the Tule River Indian Reservation for information.Tule River Tribal Council, P.O. Box 589, Porterville, CA 93258, phone 559-781-4271, or www. tulerivertribe-nsn.gov Contact the Inyo National Forest for information about eastern access into the Golden Trout Wilderness, Monache Meadow, and Jordan Hot Springs. (See back cover.) Contact the California Department of Fish and Game for information on fishing licenses & hunting tags. (See back cover.) 23 Handy Numbers and Web Sites

Inyo National Forest CA Department of Fish and 351 Pacu Lane Suite 200 Wildlife Bishop, CA 93514 1416 9th Street Phone 760-873-2400 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.fs.usda.gov/inyo Phone 916-445-0411 www.dfg.ca.gov Sequoia and Kings Canyon BLM Ridgecrest Resource www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Area SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700 300 South Richmond Road SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE For 24-hour park information, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 1839 South Newcomb call 559-565-3341; 559-565-3766 Phone 760-384-5400 Porterville, CA 93257 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ 559-784-1500 (wilderness permit reservations) www.nps.gov/seki ridgecrest.htm HUME LAKE RANGER DISTRICT Published by the Three Forests Interpretive Association, a non-profit 35860 East Kings Canyon Road educational organization in partnership with the Sequoia, Sierra, and Stanislaus (Hwy. 180) National Forests. The Association publishes and distributes books, brochures, Dunlap, CA 93621 maps, and other materials relating to the human and natural history of the 559-338-2251 Sierra Nevada, offering them for sale at our forest offices. Profits from the sale of these items help fund a wide range of interpretive programs and the Sequoia WESTERN DIVIDE RANGER Visitor Guide. 3FIA website: http://www.3forests.com DISTRICT 32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265 559-539-2607

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