If you use a trail app such as AllTrails, download maps ahead of time. During our ten days in the region, we had no cell or wifi access. Cell service and wifi is extremely limited in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.The main visitor centers are located in Kings Canyon National Park at Grant Grove Village, and at the Giant Forest Museum and Foothills in Sequoia National Park. For hiking advice, trail conditions, weather reports, and more stop by one of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks’ visitor centers or ranger stations.For information on where pets are allowed within the parks, please visit the National Park Service website. Pets are not allowed on trails within Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.Giant sequoias tower over the Big Stump entrance station For most people, I recommend purchasing an America the Beautiful pass, as it covers the entrance costs for all national lands (including national parks, national monuments, national forest trailheads and more) for a full year. If you don’t have a pass, you can pay a $35 entrance fee instead, valid for seven days.If you don’t already have a pass, you can purchase one at a park entrance station. Some individuals, including veterans and fourth graders, may qualify for a free pass. When visiting Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, be sure to hang an America the Beautiful pass (or other national parks pass) in your car window.The “Trail Safety” article on the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks website is another good resource with important safety tips.As noted in the “When to Go” section, weather here can change quickly and unexpectedly. Most of the hikes listed here are short, but it’s still important to have sun protection, extra layers, food, water, a first aid kit, flashlight, and a trail map. Always follow the 7 Leave No Trace Principles: for day hiking, this means planning ahead and preparing, disposing of waste properly, leaving what you find, and treating other visitors and wildlife with respect.SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK HIKING TIPS
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