WINTER ACCESS
Winter Access Map
From January 2 through April 1, 2012, the 15 mile stretch of road from Montecito-Sequoia Lodge to Wuksachi Lodge is scheduled to be closed for the winter season. If you are traveling from points south of Visalia via Highway 198 East your route will not be affected. If you are traveling from points north of Fresno, be advised that you must take an alternate route to reach Wuksachi Lodge and Giant Forest in the winter via the Winter Access Route as shown on the map.
Road Construction Notice
Currently there is on-going road construction on the Generals Highway between the Highway 198 entrance and Giant Forest. Visitors may experience traffic delays on this portion of road. Follow the link below for detailed information.
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Wuksachi Lodge® is located at a 7,200-foot elevation – and road and weather conditions can change at any time. Before entering the park, all visitors are strongly encouraged to check current road and weather conditions by calling 559-565-3341. See the Sequoia map below to find your way to this stunning National Park.
Transportation by car
Please note: There are no gasoline services available in Sequoia National Park.
For the latest road and weather conditions within Sequoia National Park, please call the 24-Hour Park Information Hotline at 559-565-3341 and press 1, 1, 1.
For road conditions outside of the park, please call 800-427-7623 or visit these CalTrans webpages:
Highway 180
Highway 198
From the North/Big Stump entrance (via Fresno and Highway 180 East): Take north-south Highway 99 to Fresno. Exit Kings Canyon Highway 180 east. Take 180 east all the way to the park entrance (about 53 miles). Sequoia and Kings Canyon share the same park entrance gates. Past the entrance, turn right at the “Y” to enter Sequoia National Park. From the park entrance station, Wuksachi Lodge is 25 miles (approximately 50 minutes in good driving conditions).
Please note: This road is less narrow and winding than Highway 198 and vehicles more than 22 feet long are advised to use this entrance.
From the South/Ash Mountain entrance (Visalia via Highway 198 East): Take Highway 99 to Visalia. Exit Highway 198 east to the park entrance (about 45 miles). From the entrance station, Wuksachi Lodge is 23 miles (approximately 60 minutes drive in good driving conditions).
There is a vehicle-length advisory limit of 22 feet from 4 miles inside this entrance to the Giant Forest area. Longer vehicles are advised to use Highway 180.
From the South (Tulare via Highway 63 to Highway 180 East) for buses over 22 feet in length: Take Highway 99 to Tulare. Exit Highway 63 to Highway 180 East (about 40 miles) to the park entrance. From the entrance station, Wuksachi Lodge is 25 miles.
Chain Concierge
Wuksachi Lodge is pleased to announce that when chains are required we will be offering a chain concierge to assist guests with installing their snow chains at the chain-up area along the General's Highway between the southern park entrance (Highway 198) and the hotel. This service will be available on Fridays from noon to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The chain concierge will install chains for Wuksachi Lodge overnight guests free of charge, or for a $20 fee for non-hotel guests.
Assistance is also available at Wuksachi Lodge on Sunday mornings for departing guests beginning at 8:00 am.
Public Transportation
Air: The closest major airports are the Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS), located 36 miles west of Sequoia and the Fresno/Yosemite International Airport (FYI), located 53 miles west of Sequoia.
Bus: Greyhound serves Visalia and Fresno from many California cities. For schedules and information, call 1-800-231-2222.
Train: AMTRAK serves Hanford and Fresno, with bus connections to Visalia. For schedules and information, call 1-800-872-7245.
Rental cars: Rental car agencies are located at the Fresno and Visalia airports, and various sites in Visalia and Fresno.
Sequoia Shuttle: Enjoying the Sequoias has never been easier! Public transportation is now offered from Visalia to Sequoia National Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Leave your car behind and access locations throughout the Giant Forest including Giant Forest Museum, Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground, Crescent Meadow, and Wuksachi Lodge for only $15 roundtrip. To reserve your space, visit http://www.sequoiashuttle.com/ or dial toll-free 1-877-BUS-HIKE (1-877-287-4453).
