Sequoia National Park Tours and Tickets

Yes, there are tours of Sequoia National Park—guided tours range from hiking with Master Naturalists to private excursions tailored to each visitor. In the winter, Sequoia National Park becomes a snowy playground where visitors can snowshoe and spot wildlife tracks among soaring tree trunks.

No, you don’t need a reservation for Sequoia National Park. Entrance passes may be purchased in advance or upon arrival at various prices for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and drivers. Annual National Park pass holders, including seniors, military, and fourth graders, don't need to pay an additional entrance fee.

Warm, clear weather means the summer months from June through August are gorgeous in Sequoia National Park—but they're also busy. While the shoulder season months of May and September bring cooler nights and more frequent storms, they’re an excellent option for travelers seeking sunshine, mild days, and uncrowded conditions.

Yes, you can drive through Sequoia National Park from spring until fall, when the roads are generally cleared of snow. The park’s windy mountain roads can be slow, so it takes at least two hours to drive the scenic Generals Highway between its southern and northern entrances.

Don’t miss the General Sherman Tree, which stands 275 feet (83 meters) tall and is considered the world’s most giant tree by volume. Two trails lead to the General Sherman Tree, including the paved half-mile (.8 kilometer) Main Trail and a shorter, wheelchair-accessible trail that starts at a nearby parking lot.