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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Accessibility
 
Woman in wheelchair with ranger and other visitors viewing a sign on an accessible trail
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Many park facilities offer handicapped-accessible features.
 

Each visitor center and campground has an accessible restroom. The Giant Forest Museum also has an accessible restroom inside. Some campsites and picnic areas have extended picnic tables.

Accessible trails:

  • The General Sherman Tree. Handicapped accessible parking and trail can be found along the Generals Highway.
  • The Big Trees Trail. Handicapped accessible parking and trail along the Generals Highway.

Accessibility of other trails will depend on individual abilities. The following trails are paved:

  • Beetle Rock Trail (Giant Forest)
  • Crescent Meadow Trail (Giant Forest)
  • Trail to Tharp's Log (Giant Forest) 
  • Grant Tree Trail (Grant Grove)
  • Roaring River Falls Trail (Cedar Grove)

A temporary handicapped parking sticker is available at park visitor centers for use within the Giant Forest area. Ask at visitor centers for information.

 
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Details on roadwork, delays, and closures.
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Giant Forest Museum.
Visitor Centers
Fun exhibits, books, maps, and information on activities.
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Map of Sequoia and Kings Canyon.  

Did You Know?
Sequoia & Kings Canyon Parks form the heart of the second-largest contiguous roadless area left in the lower 48 states. The southern Sierra is so rugged that few roads cross it; you must go north to Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park or south to Walker Pass or Tehachapi Pass.

Last Updated: July 25, 2007 at 16:19 EST