Sequoia National Park

Because the parks extend from low, dry foothills through the mid-elevation sequoia groves to the spectacular mountain scenery of the High Sierra, conditions vary greatly from area to area and day to day. Use the seasonal page links below to plan a safe and enjoyable trip any time of the year. Begin by clicking on the season below that corresponds to when you are interested in visiting.

Summer: approximately July to mid-September

Foothills are hot and dry. The mid-level sequoia groves beckon with warm days and cool nights. You can expect facilities to be open. more...

Fall: approximately mid-September to November

Foothills are warm and rains may start. Sequoia groves are cool. Light snows that melt off may begin in October. Some facilities and activities may be unavailable. more...

Winter: approximately November to April

Foothills are cool and greening up. Wildflowers appear as early as January. Sequoia groves are snowy and peacefully cold. Solitude is abundant. more...

Spring snowmelt makes park rivers dangerous

Spring: approximately April to June

Foothills are warming up. Wildflowers are abundant. Upper elevations may still be snowy. Rivers and creeks are swift, cold, and dangerous. more...

Sequoia National Park Information