Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

%cb%fa%s5Map and other Sequoia National Park, CA Transportation Tips

Search:
email to friend | help
Home » North America » United States of America » California » Sequoia National Park » sim1's Sequoia National Park Page » %cb%fa%s5Map and other Sequoia National Park, CA Transportation Tips

Sequoia National Park Transportation Tips by sim1

See the Entire Sequoia National Park Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend
sim1    
Forever smiling :-)


Real Name: Simone
Lives In: Sweden
Member Since: Jan 11, 2001
VT Rank: 7

 
Tips 1 - 2 of 2
Sequoia National Park Transportation
 Sort by: Most Recent | Best Rated | Author's Order

Transportation: Map
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by sim1 on Mar 9, 2005
  • Sequoia National Park Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
    • Sequoia National Park Transportation
  • by sim1
  • Send Photo to a Friend
    • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND:
    Okay, I know, LOL, it is a bit hard to see on the map, because I wrote it down way too small. But at the red dot is Sequoia National Park.

    Leave a Comment

    Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Visiting Sequoia National Park?

    Read reviews about Sequoia National Park Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Transportation: Getting to Sequoia National Park
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by sim1 on Mar 9, 2005
  • Sequoia National Park Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
    • Sequoia National Park Transportation
  • by sim1
  • Send Photo to a Friend
    • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND:
    There are no roads into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks from the east side. Highway 180 leads to Kings Canyon National Park from Fresno, California. Highway 198 leads to Sequoia from the town of Visalia. The Generals Highway connects the two, making loop trips possible.

    In Sequoia Park, the 16-mile stretch of road from Ash Mountain to Giant Forest contains 130 curves and 12 switchbacks. For this reason, there is a vehicle-length advisory for the twelve steepest miles within that stretch. From Potwisha Campground to the Giant Forest Museum, the advised maximum vehicle length is 22 feet (6.7 m). An alternative is to take Highway 180 from Fresno to Grant Grove and then proceed south on the Generals Highway.

    Maximum legal length limits on the Generals Highway are 40 feet (12 m) for single vehicles or 50 feet (15 m) for vehicles plus a towed unit. If you are towing a smaller vehicle, consider camping in the foothills and using the smaller car to explore.

    Cedar Grove is located in the canyon of the South Fork of the Kings River. To reach Cedar Grove, continue east on Highway 180 from Grant Grove. Allow 1 hour to drive the 30 miles from Grant to Cedar Grove. Highway 180 ends 7 miles east of Cedar Grove at Road's End. There are no roads across the Sierra to Highway 395 through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
    The road to Cedar Grove is closed from mid-to late November until mid- to late April every year..

    Mineral King is accessible only by a long, slow road which branches off of Highway 198 east of the town of Three Rivers. This 25-mile long road contains 698 curves. Allow 2 hours to reach Mineral King from Highway 198. This road is not recommended for trailers and RVs.
    Mineral King is closed from November 1 until Memorial Day weekend in late May every year.

    Leave a Comment

    Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    More Sequoia National Park Tips

    OverviewThings to Do
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Restaurants
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1    		Hotels & Accommodations
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1    		Warnings Or Dangers
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Transportation
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2    		Local Customs
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1    		Shopping
    Sports TravelGeneral Tips
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 4

    Best Sequoia National Park Travel Deals

    Visit Sequoia
    Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Sequoia National Park. Learn More!

    Sequoia Bed and Breakfast
    7 "Gone With The Wind" theme rooms, pool, hot tub, AAA 3 diamond rated.

    Sequoia National Park
    Sequoia Lodging Reservations. Call 1-866-875-8456 or Book Online!

    San Diego Beach Hotels
    Get your last night free at 700+ HotelsSave big on San Diego Hotels

    Sequoia National Park Hotels
    Low Rates Guaranteed - Book Your Room with the Hotel Experts Today!

    Sponsored Links


    Sequoia National Park Travel GuideSequoia National Park Transportation TipsSequoia National Park HotelsSequoia National Park ForumSequoia National Park Top 5 PagesSequoia National Park DealsSequoia National Park MembersSequoia National Park Meetings & Events
    Sequoia National Park Forum

    Join a Discussion

    1.5 days in Sequoia/King's Canyon - need advice
    (2 replies, Sunday, Jul 27, 2008, 9:20 PM UTC)

    Easy Travel Mode to Sequoia National Park
    (1 replies, Friday, May 23, 2008, 7:03 PM UTC)

    Transportation to Trailhead
    (1 replies, Sunday, Mar 2, 2008, 8:43 PM UTC)

    Be the first to reply to these questions

    YMCA camps
    (no replies yet, Sunday, Apr 20, 2008, 8:17 AM UTC)

    Touring Tips
    (no replies yet, Thursday, Jul 22, 2004, 5:43 PM UTC)

    Where to stay ?
    (no replies yet, Saturday, Feb 8, 2003, 10:46 AM UTC)

    » All Sequoia National Park Posts
    » Ask about Sequoia National Park

    Sequoia National Park Hotels

    Destinations near Sequoia National Park

    » See all locations nearby
    » Popular California locations
    » Popular United States of America locations
    » Popular North America locations

    Comments for sim1 about Sequoia National Park
    »Leave a Comment for sim1   
    LoriPori Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:02 UTC
     What a great idea to "piece together" the pic of the General Sherman Tree - it is huge isn't it! We missed Sequoia & instead went to Yosemite.    		Bez1 Mon May 30, 2005 20:05 UTC
     Really some special trees there. It's a shame I missed that park on my trip to California.
    deecat Fri Mar 18, 2005 20:59 UTC
     Simone, this was very interesting reading. Like the description of seeing first bear & the deer you photographed climbing over snow in mini skirt & sandals. Wonderful photographs. Oh, yes, you throwing the snowball was a riot. Thanks for delightful pages.    		matcrazy1 Fri Mar 11, 2005 14:38 UTC
     Haha, interesting question of dr.firas in previous comment :-) Great page and huuuuuuuuge trees...
    See More Comments

    Best Sequoia National Park Travel Deals

    Luxury Aviara Resort
    Visit Four Seasons in Aviara with exclusive golf course, tennis & spa

    Sequoia Village Inn
    10 Alpine Style Chalets & Cottages Located at Entrance to Sequoia Park

    Sponsored Links

    Find:       Matching:  Advanced