
Forest Feature (Giant Forest Area)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California
Photo: NPS/Rick Cain
Next time
Friday, Oct 9 · 11:00 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Program Description
A brief yet enriching program that highlights a remarkable natural process or cultural story from the Giant Forest. This short talk offers a focused glimpse into what makes the grove extraordinary.
Program Details
Length: 20 to 30 minute talk
Location: Outside the Giant Forest Museum
Seating: Limited seating may be available
Getting There
Drive: The Giant Forest Museum is along Generals Highway. Parking is available directly across the road from the museum. However, this lot fills early—often by 10 am. To park at the museum, arriving before mid‑morning is recommended. If lot is full, proceed to next shuttle bus parking area.
Shuttle: The free Sequoia Shuttle operates in Giant Forest and Lodgepole during the summer season. Take Route 1 to reach the Giant Forest Museum. All shuttle buses and routes are wheelchair accessible. Check your park newspaper or bulletin boards for route information.
Walk: Many trails lead to the Giant Forest Museum. Check your park newspaper for a trail map of the Giant Forest.
Accessibility
This program is ADA accessible. There may be limited seating for this event. From the Giant Forest Museum Accessible Parking Area, a paved path leads to the front of the museum. The trail is about 150 feet (46 m) long.
- Where to meet
- Meet in front of the Giant Forest Museum
- Good to know
- 20–30 minutes
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 911:00 AM
- Saturday, Oct 1011:00 AM
- Sunday, Oct 1111:00 AM
- Monday, Oct 1211:00 AM
- Tuesday, Oct 1311:00 AM
- Wednesday, Oct 1411:00 AM
- Thursday, Oct 1511:00 AM
- Friday, Oct 1611:00 AM
- Saturday, Oct 1711:00 AM
- Sunday, Oct 1811:00 AM
And 13 more dates. Schedule from the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
80° / 50°
few clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:28 PM
Friday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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