From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

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Hello you!

Today I will tell you about how we went to Sequoia National Park, one of the most interesting natural attractions on the West Coast of the United States, located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in

California.

Every year, several million tourists come here to see the

giant sequoias

, which grow only in the United States, and especially General Sherman, the largest tree in the world.

road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

We liked Sequoia Park in the USA so much that I decided to tell you more about this amazing place.

Let’s move on to the most relevant question for travelers:

where is the Sequoia Park and how to get there?

My Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park Roadtrip Itinerary

The Park is located in the state of California, approximately in the middle between the cities of

Los Angeles

and

San Francisco

.

Sequoia National Park can be accessed from two directions:

  • On Highway 198 via Ash Mountain South Entrance,

  • On Highway 180, through the northwest entrance of the Big Stump, which is located on the territory of neighboring Kings Canyon Park.

Many independent

tourists like us come to Nevada

, rent a car, and go on a trip to the US national parks.

We drove from Los Vegas, and the route took us directly to Sequoia National Park; you will see it on the way.

It took us around 6 hours to get to the park; the road was smooth and in good condition.

The Generals Highway passes through the entire Sequoia Park, which connects the Foothills, Giant Forest, and Grant Grove areas of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks, as well as the Sequoia National Forest.

This is the only major highway through Sequoia Park.

The dense forest here is located throughout most of the territory.

You can’t walk through the park, so it’s suitable for high-mountain tourists, or you can rent a horse…

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

Since there are no gas stations in Sequoia National Park, be sure to fill up a full tank of gas before entering its territory, for example, in the town of Three Rivers on Highway 198 before the southern entrance to the park or in Dunlap, located on Highway 198 20 miles to the west of Grant Grove.

If you suddenly run out of gas right in Sequoia Park, then you can buy a small amount of it at Wuksachi Lodge or at Grant Grove Market.

You can also charge your electric car there if you decide to drive around the national parks in a Tesla.

Can you Drive from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park in one day?

Yes, the route is 380 miles, and it will take you around 6 hours.

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

How Long Should You Spend at Sequoia National Park?

2 full days

The territory of this national park is so vast that you can easily spend several days here with interest, constantly discovering something new.

Most of it is completely wild, which makes it a real paradise for people of all ages who love to

go hiking

in nature.

Sequoia Park in the United States is interesting primarily because you can see the largest living organisms in the world—giant sequoias, which are officially called giant sequoiadendrons or mammoth trees.

A unique ecosystem that has been formed over millennia presents practically unlimited opportunities to everyone

who appreciates nature.

In Sequoia Park, you can see not only the big trees for which most tourists come here (more than 1.

5 million people a year), but also the high mountain peaks of the longest mountain range in North America, as well as deep canyons and stunningly beautiful nature at any time of the year, striking the eye with its magnificent landscapes.

Wild animals in the park are also not uncommon.

We saw

both deer and bears

quite close.

How Many Days Do You Need at Sequoia National Park?

2 full days…

Almost all of the most popular sights of Sequoia Park are located close to highways, so you won’t have to make any extra effort to see them because you can drive.

But since there are quite a few interesting places in the park and the distances between them are not small, it will take a lot of time to travel around the park by car or shuttle.

I must say right away that you won’t be able to see them all in one day, so you should choose the most interesting ones or stay in the park (or next to it) for the night.

Sequoia Park is a very popular place for tourists, so you will have to pay more for accommodation near the park than for a night in a roadside motel somewhere on the highway.

You might be surprised that the price for a seemingly ordinary hotel room right at the entrance to the park can be $500 (especially if you have not booked a hotel in advance).

Can You Camp at Sequoia National Park?

Yes.

Sequoia Park is the best place

for those who want to spend the night in a tent in nature, in the open air, or in a caravan.

Camp areas are equipped with comfortable tables and wooden benches, a barbecue area, a metal box to hide

food from the bear

, as well as toilets, and even in some places there is drinking water and shelter from the sun…

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

What Is The Best Month To Visit Sequoia National Park?

Autumn (late September, October, and November) is the best month to visit Sequoia National Park.


Nights from mid-September on become cool; frosts occur at night (we experienced this).

And during the day it is still quite warm, up to 71 to 73 degrees.

Therefore, layered clothing is useful.

The park is becoming less crowded, and this is the best time to go to Sequoia Park for a short time.

The weather often changes during the day; gusts of wind occur; warm days are followed by cool ones.

Since Sequoia Park is located in the mountains, the weather here can change very quickly, and with a change in altitude, the air temperature also changes quite a bit.

It often happens that literally within half an hour a rain cloud can come or even snow can pass and the sun will come out again.

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

From Sin City to Majestic Forests: A Killer Road Trip from Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park

Ticket Price

A visit to Sequoia National Park is free for everyone.

Here are the prices:

Weekly ticket: $35 per car;


Weekly ticket: $30 per motorcycle or scooter;


Weekly ticket: $20 per pedestrian or cyclist;


Annual pass to Sequoia Park: $70;


An annual subscription to all US national parks costs $80

.

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