Beginner Route

Is Beginner Route open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Beginner Route, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area

  Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Fire Restrictions - Sequoia National Forest

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-00-26-07 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

As of Oct 23, 8:50 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Beginner Route

Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   57° / 28°

   9 wet · 1 snow

2. Feb

   57° / 30°

   9 wet · 1 snow

3. Mar

   60° / 32°

   8 wet · 1 snow

4. Apr

   64° / 35°

   6 wet

5. May

   72° / 41°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   82° / 46°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   89° / 52°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   89° / 50°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   84° / 45°

   1 wet

10. Oct

    73° / 38°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    62° / 32°

    6 wet

12. Dec

    55° / 27°

    8 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glennville, CA, 15 mi away at 3,140 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.