Sequoia & Kings Canyon Exploring

Have you been to Sequoia or Kings Canyon in California yet? It is a must see in our lifetime. The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Enjoy our private Sequoia location as it offers hiking in redwood groves, Hume Lake exploring, scenic views, photo opportunities and relaxing at camp. Option to off-road to Buck Rock Tower for tour at 8500'...this is always a highlight of the trip! Hike thru redwood groves, Kings Canyon or swim or boat on Hume Lake. Optional Crystal Cave tour on drive out on the last day. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and still have privacy...huge area! Sign up today to camp with friends at 7500' feet in the Sequoia National Forest.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Camping Trip: Sept 3-6, 2010

• enjoy 3 nights camping, show up when you want
• included: camping, day hikes, fire lookout tour, Hume Lake
• share large group campsites
• pit toilets may be nearby or go in the woods
• passenger cars can drive to this private site ok
• optional: group potluck Saturday night
• Sign up today! Deadline is August 20
• Wanna go deluxe and rent camping gear?

Sequoia Trip Costs & Details

$50 per person - reserve today. Includes: camping, guide service for area hikes, Hume Lake and Buck Rock fire lookout tour. You bring: camping gear, food, water and $20 for park entrance fee. Options for sightseeing the touristy spots inside the park and cave tour ($11) on the last day. Carpooling from San Diego and LA areas encouraged.

Primitive campsite. Plan on bringing PLENTY of water for drinking, cooking, washing dishes, etc. Suggest 2 gallons/7.5 liters per person per day due to high elevation hiking. Drink plenty of water before and during the trip to avoid dehydration. Pit toilets may be nearby (short drive) or go in the woods. Please read Leave No Trace and know the rules of the forest. Pack it in/pack it out from this location - dumpsters down the road.

THIS IS BEAR COUNTRY -- be Bear Aware! Food storage is required. No Bear lockers at this location. Plan ahead to put all coolers and food boxes in the vehicles and cover with blankets (yes bears know coolers have food in them.) No smelly stuff will be used or stored in tents.

Driving directions and campsite location will be emailed two weeks before the trip upon paid reservations. We will be entering Sequoia and Kings Canyon from the north entrance from hwy 180, see map. Cell service is poor to non-existent. Fill up gas tan before entering the park. Bring your guitar! Who's bringing the smores and firewood? Questions?