You are invited to submit feedback on a plan that explores alternative actions to minimize risk to human safety and infrastructure from fallen tree hazards in resulting from the KNP Complex wildfire in 2021. The feedback period begins Feb. 3, 2023, and ends on March 4, 2023.
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This is an update from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on winter storm recovery efforts from the last few days. Work continues, and the Park will send additional updates when available. Public access to the Giant Forest is not expected until February 11 or later.
Tomorrow, January 19, NPS officials will host a public meeting on the topic of storm impacts and response at the Three Rivers Memorial Building at 6 p.m. The public meeting about Visitor Experience and Access has been postponed until February.
Due to flood damage and landslides, the South Fork Road is closed in Sequoia National Park, as is the South Fork Campground. Hikers and day users are discouraged from exploring the area because of the hazards.
Due to flooding, Generals Highway is now closed at the Foothills Visitor Center, approximately one mile past the Sequoia National Park entrance station.
Most of the Generals Highway and Mineral King Road remain closed while crews address highest-priority issues and staff works to secure emergency funding for full repairs. People wanting to see the road damage are encouraged to avoid the risk.
Beginning as early as January 17 through the middle of February, fire personnel at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will be burning piles of cut wood and other vegetation in the Big Stump area of Grant Grove and the Lodgepole area of Giant Forest.
Due to the recent floods, the Mineral King Road is significantly damaged about 8.5 miles from the bottom, and the road is closed to vehicular traffic at the Sequoia National Park gate.
Due to the recent floods, the road between Hospital Rock and Giant Forest will need major repairs before it can reopen for public use. For the most current roads conditions, call (559) 565 3341, dial 1, and then dial 1 again.