Outdoor recreation can be beneficial for your health but must be practiced safely. The us forest service says sequoia national forest has more than 1,000 miles of trails, some of them multipurpose trails open to hikers, mountain bikers andor horseback riders. Here ive collected 23 free highresolution sequoia national park maps to view and. Sequoia national forest university of texas at austin. This map shows the geology of 675 km 2 260 mi 2 on the west slope of the sierra nevada, california, mainly in sequoia national park and sequoia national forest. The us forest service provides several types of publications and maps to the.
The third ranger district, hume lake ranger district, is. Sequoia national forest borders kings canyon national park in the north and sequoia national park in the south, and includes magnificent groves of giant sequoia trees, towering cliffs, deep caves, and ample opportunities for fishing, biking and other activities. The forest contains many groves of giant sequoias, the largest living things in the world, along with many other gems. Geological survey usgs at the request of the national park service to complete the geologic map coverage of kings canyon and sequoia national parks. Due to growing overuse, a forest order is in effect during the busy summer season to help protect the fragile riparian areas near the lakeshores. Sequoia national forest is split into three ranger districts. Campground map of the sequoia national forest around lake isabella and north along the kern river, with links to full details about each campground facilities, fees, reservation links, checkin times, nearby attractions, and more. Jennie lake is often a stop for hikers coming from or going into sequoia national park to the south. National geographics trails illustrated map of sequoia and kings. Offhighway vehicle trail information welcome to the sequoia national forest. Become an spc member and receive a 15% discount on your order. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Sequoia mount silliman 11188ft 3410m moose lake lodgepole visitor center and village wuksachi.
Recreation opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, and dispersed camping, remain available to the public where weather conditions allow. Ca hwy 180 remains open for through traffic to access forest service land and private property. This map is based on usgs topographical maps, modified and revised by trails illustrated, in cooperation with the national park service. Geologic map of southwestern sequoia national park, tulare. Below, you can read the comments and letters weve provided recently to the forest service relating to the three early adopter inyo, sequoia, and sierra national forests plan revisions. Waterproof tearresistant topographic map in sequioa and kings canyon national parks you can walk among the worlds largest trees. A map showing these parks and their place in the southern sierra nevada, including roads connecting sequoia and kings canyon national parks with yosemite national park, devils postpile national monument and manzanar national historic site. Sequoia, kings canyon national parks, california catalog record only relief shown by contours and spot heights. Including ranger district maps, atlases, blm maps and forestry maps. For details about the legend, download the legend of symbols. Map 1recreation niche settings for the northern portion of the monument. This campground is 10 miles 16 km from the giant forest under open stands of evergreen trees at an elevation of 6800 feet 2073 m. Enjoy your stay and please help protect the resources of the area by staying on designated ohv roads and trails. National forest is named for the majestic giant sequoia sequoiadendron giganteum trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries of the forest.
The map includes facilities and some information about road advisories and seasonal road closures. Sequoia and kings canyon national parks national geographic trails illustrated map national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Sequoia national forest map sierra nevada, california. John muir wilderness, sequoiakings canyon wilderness. From history to art, shopping and entertainment, to some of the most thrilling adventures on your bucket list, youll have an unforgettable vacation. Kings canyon national park 7500ft 2502m aka montecito sequoia lodge cedar grove village sequoia national kings canyon park national park north map not to scale. This is the official sequoia and kings canyon national park map, showing all of both kings canyon and sequoia national park. National forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational uses, trails, roads.
The national forest contains over 2,500 miles 4,000 km of road and 850 miles 1,370 km of trails, and hosts a number of camping and recreational facilities. The pdf maps mobile app, developed by avenza systems inc. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. For more specific information related to the sequoia national forest, please visit their local home page. This park is full of its famous giant redwood trees, which defy your belief of what you know a tree to be. Detailed forest maps are available in every forest office. Sequoia national forest is located in the southern sierra nevada mountains of california.
Sequoia national forest and giant sequoia national monument. National parks, a national monument and a national forest, plus state, county and city parks, provide a variety of places to explore. Motor vehicle use map mvum for hume lake ranger district 1. The giant sequoia national monument is located in the national forest. Download the map here this map covers in detail 2 national parks, sequoia and kings national park, showing how to get around the parks. How to read the sopa legend the national environmental policy act of 1969 nepa abbreviations and definitions. This giant forest trail map 400 kb is on the wayside sign in front of the giant forest museum. The purpose of the giant sequoia national monument.
Also known as camp sierra, the district was listed on the national register of historic places in may 1978. Sequoia national park is one of the oldest national parks. Sequoia national forest visitor map south us forest service r5. Sequoia national forest map giant sequoia national. With the sierra nevada mountains as a stunning backdrop, the county serves as a gateway to sequoia and kings canyon national parks, the sequoia national forest, giant sequoia national monument and many other outdoor destinations, and welcomes visitors with hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping and more. For topographic maps, trail maps, and other publications related to these parks, visit the. Sequoia national forest was established on july 1, 1908 from a portion of sierra forest reserve. This map covers western part of sequoia and kings national pars in a more detailed view then next map. Forest visitor maps, national forest atlas, and wilderness maps. With the sierra nevada mountains as a stunning backdrop, the county serves as a gateway to sequoia and kings canyon national parks, the sequoia national forest, giant sequoia national monument and many other outdoor destinations, and welcomes visitors with. T k t c closed in winter c converse basin grove a n y o n. The sequoia national forest and giant sequoia national monument are named for the giant sequoia, the worlds largest tree. The forest is adjacent to sequoia and kings canyon national parks. National forest map store is a place to find all the national forest maps across the united states.
The giant forest lodge historic district in sequoia national park includes the remnants of what was once an extensive national park service rustic style tourist development for park visitors. Pdf format maps of kings canyon and sequoia national parks, from the national park. Fresno visalia to sacramento to yosemite 180 180 sequoia national forest stony creek village montecito lake. Mountain home demonstration state forest is a forest reserve in giant sequoia national monument, sequoia national forest, ca. Forest service schedule of proposed actions for the sequoia national forest. As always, we encourage visitors to leave no trace and pack it in, pack it out while visiting the sequoia national forest. Mountain home demonstration state forest map giant. Park map this map shows the entire area of both sequoia and kings canyon national parks. Download the official sequoia and kings canyon park pdf. Here is a guide to offhighway vehicle ohv roads and trails on the kern plateau.
To learn about other ongoing forest resource activities, not related to new forest plan revisions in the sequoia national forest, follow this link. Giant forest sequoia and kings canyon national park. Map of the giant forest area of sequoia national park, showing all roads and trails this is the location of the largest sequoia grove in the sierra nevada. Detailed map for cedar grovekings canyon detailed map for giant forest detailed map for grant grove. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Map of kings canyon and sequoia national parks, california. Trails national and state parks city parks lakes lookouts marinas historical sites. The landscape is as spectacular as its 38 giant sequoia groves the sequoia national forest offers a huge range of outdoor recreation activities. Kern river canyon, upper kern, lower kern, kern plateau, western divide highway, the needles, mountain home sf, sequoia national park, kings canyon np. Map, maps, topographic, california, sequoia national park. Map of the giant forest, sequoia national park, california.
Giant sequoia national monument usda forest service. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sequoia national forest sequoia national forest is a national forest surrounding sequoia national park in the sierra nevada region of california. Inyo and sierra national forests, national parks backcountry, sequoia and kings canyon national parks, california catalog record only relief shown by contours and spot heights. Located near the highways and byways of north america with long pull thru rv sites they deliver. Whats the difference between the sequoia national forest and the sequoia national park.
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