National Parks Sequoia'lKings Canyon Map and Guide

The giant sequoia [Sequoiadendron giganteumJ escaped ol74 kilometers (46 miles) from the Ash Mountain Entrance the Iast lce Age and stands as a survivor of an ancient to Grant Grove. Several branch roads take you to other lineage of huge trees that mantled much of the Earth millions scenic attractions, or to within a short walk of them along of years ago. Today these trees grow only in scattered groves well developed and maintained paths or trails. on the western slope of the . The story of their survival and of the geological processes shaping these lands From Grant Grove you traVel48 kilometers (30 miles) on is told at campfire programs, visitor centers, and wayside Calif. 180 through and along the exhibits. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are part South Fork of the Kings River to Cedar Grove. The road then of the international Man and the Biosphere program to continues for 10 kilometers (6 miles) through the canyon to conserve genetic diversity and an environmental baseline Roads End, where you can stand at the foot of solid granite for research and monitoring. walls towering hundreds of meters above the canyon floor. The road to Cedar Grove is closed from about November 1 The is the main road that connects to May 1. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Open year-round, it may be closed briefly during heavy winter snowfalls. lt The road to (see map) is closed from about winds throqg_h the seg=qoilpel! lor a pleqqgnt two--houl drive _ NcvembqLllo lV!.qt9Q. Paiitic crest Trail follows No road crosses the the Trail to Sierra east to west in Crabtree and lrom there Sequoia or Kings CanYon south over Siberian Pass. Natbnal Parks. Mt Darwin 4215m Use detailed topographic 7 3830tt maps in the backcountry

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Help make your visit problems. Use good Please observe park For information accident-tree. Be judgment in activi- laws and avoid com- write: Superintend- cautious near park ties. Thunderstorms mon violations for ent, Sequoia and waters, especially pose lightning firearms, alcohol Kings Canyon Na- during the spring. hazards-stay in and drugs;traffic tional Parks, Three Drive winding roads your car or cabin. safety;and destruc- Rivers, CA 93271. with care. Keep your tion and collection distance lrom wild- Keep pets off trails of naturalfeatures. life-animals can be and under physical Camp and build fires dangerous. controlat alltimes. only in the areas designated. Rangers High elevations Storefoods properly willanswer your aggravate heart so they will not questions. U.S. Department attract wildlife. of the lnterior

V Mineral King

Timber Gap l To Redwood Meadow . Empire Mountain Silver City is a private 2BB0m Lost Canyon park. 3508m community within the 9450ft 11509ft o Kern Canyon (" Lim ited facilities include mber ,} Savvtooth g Mil -) cabins, food, gas, and \crp Columbine Atwell \Trail Pass ( grocery. Lake I Trail Sawtooth PaAs ) \ 3536m l,l I 11600ft /t, -Upagr-".h.- %r"( € . \-/ \r'- Mineral King i To Houte 198i il . ; U szozm \ I 12343rt mu North i,',\r* z 'io\.2. \1\d \, \o Cold Springs \o tt . phitheater !sll Mineral Peak ,,o - \ l- il Lake 0 0.5 1 kilometer E 3520m rc io to E 1 mile ro io 0 0.5 \r l(D ro I rail i" rili(u Meadows i\

The Mineral King area lies 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast keeps alive the forgotten dreams of mineral riches-silver of Three Rivers at the end of a winding road. lts open ore-that promised another Comstock Lode here. The valley sub-alpine meadows and towering timberline peaks are best did not deliver on that promise. ln 1965 the U.S. Forest designed for a lingering visit. The natural beauty of California's Service solicited bids for developing a ski resort in Mineral Sierra Nevada reaches its apex here. This beauty is best King and chose the Walt Disney Corporation to build and seen by hiking to one of the lake basins that surround the operate facilities for 10,000 skiers. The project was opposed. valley floor. But you may need a leisurely day on the valley Lawsuits stalemated it. ln 1978, Congress transferred the floor to get used to the altitude (2,300 meters/7,500 feet). area to , to be managed for its nat- All trails climb steeply from the valley floor. The area's name ural values. Facilities are rustic and limited. i

Enlargements of parks. The legend map blow-up to de- popular areas in Se- for the large map on cide how you want quoia and Kings the reverse shows to spend your time Canyon National the meaning of the here to enjoy this Parks are shown be- symbols on this side, striking wilderness low to help you plan too. Use it and the landscape and its your visit and get brief descriptions tremendous trees. V Grant Grove around while in the accompanying each

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ffiE Rough dirt road open 'Big Stump Entrance gummers, weather tr permitting. To Redwood Mtn. Grove Here at Grant Grove you can see the nation's Christmas your family. Market and Gas Station. The market here offers tree, the . Another notable giant stands nearby, general supplies, including fishing tackle and licenses. Gas- the Robert E. Lee tree. The weathered Centennia! Stump oline, mechanical services and towing are available too. draws a striking contrast to these giant survivors. lt is the Horseback riding. Day trips operate out of Grant Grove, pro- remnant of a tree felled in 1875 to provide an exhibit for the viding a more intimate way to see the park than by driving Philadelphia World's Fair. Near here is the Big Stump Basin through in your car. Footpaths and trails are shown on the where ancient trees were cut down during the early logging map. Afoot you get the most moving and impressive feeling era. Visitor Center. Stop at the Grant Grove Visitor Center of the antiquity and awesomeness of these gigantic trees. to check on the facilities, services, activities, and programs Accommodations. Campgrounds, lodging, and food service available in this part of the park. Symbols on the map (see are available year round. Winter Activities (December legend) indicate many of these. Current lists of interpretive through April). Ski touring centers around Grant Grove Vil- services are maintained here. Check out these many ways lage. The snow play area is at Big Stump. te e+ioy the- pa{k+rc'+ideeL flcr-Lhe o:njaymeni of you and V

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Senne of-the drpest++suBs-ef-gtant-€,equeias-a'e Jcund-at- -ae€essJ+f ish i n9,, trec g ;orvee,- s6e$i€' -* Giant Forest. The largest-and one of the oldest-of living meadows. Afoot on these trails you gain perhaps the greatest things is here too, the famous Tree. lts appreciation for the glimpse of nature that these spectacular age is estimated at about 2,500 years. Other Attractions wilderness parks afford. Horseback riding is offered at the include Crescent Meadow, Crystal Cave, Tokopah Valley, Wolverton Pack Station. Rides range from two-hour trips to and impressive Moro Rock. Both Moro Rock and Little backcountry visits of several days. Food Service and/or Baldy reward short climbs with superb views of valley, lodging are offered at Giant Forest Village and Lodgepole. forest, and high mountain scenery. Visitor Centers flank the Check the map and legend for the appropriate symbols. Giant Forest area at Lodgepole and Ash Mountain You can bring your own food and picnic at, for example, headquarters (see large map on reverse). Stop at one or Wolverton. Buy food supplies, souvenirs, fishing tackle and both of these centers to check on current activities, programs, licenses, etc. here in Giant Forest too. Winter activities facilities, and services available during your stay in the center around Wolverton, the season running from approxi- parks. lnterpretive services are posted and are also listed in mately December through April. The downhill ski and snow your copy of the Sequoia Bark, the park newspaper. Trails play areas are at Wolverton; ski touring activities center in the Giant Forest are many and varied, giving you foot around Giant Forest Village. V Cedar Grove

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Cedar Grove nestles in a thickly forested area on the banks October, as weather permits. There are no electrical hookups of the South Fork of the Kings River. Here you are in an in any camps and no water or sewer connections for trailers. impressive steep-walled valley whose peaks rise above you However, a travel trailer- sanitary disposal station is located to heights 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) above the river. TrailTrips. at the Sheep Creek campground. Horseback Riding is of- Cedar Grove is the activity hub of Kings Canyon and serves fered at the pack station-see symbol on map. Next to ex- as a popular base for extensive trail trips into the surround- ploring the area afoot, horseback riding offers you the best ing high country. Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, and chance to experience the awe and majesty of this wilder- Mist Falls are readily accessible. The High Gountry is a vast ness more on its own terms and at its own speed, which is region of mountains, canyons, rivers, lakes, and quiet mea- natural time. Accommodations, including food service, lodg- dows. The Sierra Crest forms the eastern boundary of the ing, campers' supply store, and service station are available parks and its elevation ranges from 3,353 meters (11,000 at Cedar Grove Village. Check at the Ranger Station if you feet) to 4,418 meters (14,495 feet) at the summit of Mount have any questions or difficulties. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous 48 states. High country trails are generally open from early July through October. Camping Areas at Sentinel, Sheep Creek, Canyon View, and Moraine are generally open from late April to late