Access Via Highway 198 Through the Sequoia Entrance Station.Access Via Highway 180 Through the Kings Canyon Entrance Station.Giant Forest/Wolverton Snowplay Area/Lodgepole/Wuksachi AreasĪccess to giant sequoias, the General Sherman Tree, winter snowplay, camping, wilderness, Moro Rock, Tunnel Log, and more The Foothills Area between the Sequoia entrance station and Hospital RockĪccess to lower elevation camping, trails, wilderness, river, and more. Estimated Reopening: Not currently available, as it is dependent upon the completion of major road repairs outside the park on Highway 180 between Grant Grove and Cedar Grove.Current Status: Closed for the winter season.Estimated Reopening: April 14, contingent upon access via Highway 180 west of the park boundaryĪccess to wilderness, camping, river, waterfalls, trails, and more.The current projected reopening time frames are as follows: Kings Canyon National ParkĪccess to giant sequoias, winter snowplay, camping, trails, and more Current conditions and repair estimates have informed the following reopening projections, with the understanding that many variables in all areas are still unknown. Caltrans is reporting major road damage on sections of Highway 180 leading into Cedar Grove. The Mineral King Road has also sustained significant damage, both inside and outside the park boundary. This damage has resulted in one-lane access for park personnel and residents, and it will impact traffic flow after the reopening to the public. ![]() NPS photo Entrances to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed due to impacts from flooding during recent and ongoing winter storms.ĭamage assessments are still in progress, but so far include nearly 20 areas of significant damage along the Generals Highway connecting Sequoia and Kings Canyon. With more storms in the forecast, more flood damage is expected. This is one of many sections of road impacted by flooding that began on March 10, 2023. Flood damage to the Generals Highway between the Ash Mountain Entrance Station and the Foothills Visitor Center.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |