the journey from la

Directions: Campground and parking are located just past Lodgepole Visitors Center, Generals Highway, Sequoia. Drive north up the 5 freeway past Bakersfield then north up the 65 through Lindsay. Turn right on the 190 towards Three Rivers and straight into the park until you reach Lodgepole Visitors Center on your right.

When to go: Late spring and early summer are ideal. Late summer and fall are also decent although sometimes hot and dry. Winter and early spring are usually snow-covered & very cold with regular road closures. Always keep an eye on fire warnings and closures via the Sequoia & Kings Canyon Website.

Time from LA to trailhead: 5 hours

Total adventure time: 2 days (1-night camping)

Along the way:

• Sequoia Coffee Co does a mean coffee and burrito/sandwich

• Three Rivers Brewing for a post-adventure local brew

• Slick Rock Recreation Area is an ideal river swim spot to wash off the dust and float downstream

• General Sherman Tree is the world’s largest tree and is located right off the main park road before Lodgepole.