🏔 Wilderness
Sequoia & Kings Canyon Wilderness
About This Permit
Sequoia and Kings Canyon protect some of the deepest canyons, highest peaks, and most massive trees in North America. The backcountry from Roads End rivals Yosemite in scenery but sees significantly fewer visitors. Wilderness permits link seamlessly into adjacent Inyo, Sierra, and Yosemite wilderness areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do SEKI wilderness permits work?
About 25% of each trailhead quota is reservable in advance on recreation.gov. The remaining 75% are walk-up permits available the day prior at the permit station — a higher walk-up proportion than most Sierra parks.
What are the best entry points for Kings Canyon and Sequoia?
Roads End (at the end of Kings Canyon) is the premier entry for multi-day backpacking into the remote Kings Canyon backcountry. Mineral King in Sequoia is the gateway to the southern Sierra high country and connects to the JMT.
Key Facts
- State
- CA
- Season
- May – October
- Quota
- 25% advance-reservation, 75% walk-up day-prior
- Trailhead
- Mineral King, Roads End, Giant Forest, Cedar Grove
- Entry Point
- Roads End Permit Station (Kings Canyon) or Mineral King Ranger Station
- Difficulty
- 3/5(Competitive)
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