Tours — Big Trees Tours

Find a guided snowshoe through the wintery wonderland of a sequoia grove.

Things to know about my winter tour offerings:

The snowiest months for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are in January, February, and March.
The National Park will require you to have tire chains in your vehicle and to put them on when instructed. For more information nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/winter_driving
Plan on an extra hour of road delays if you are driving from Three Rivers.
Winter travel between the parks can be difficult. The 1 hour summer route from Lodgepole to Grant Grove is usually closed. Resulting in a 2.5 hour detour to get between the two locations.
Snowshoes will be provided for the duration of the tour when snow conditions are sufficient.
For all other winter travel, it is recommended that you wear ice traction on your winter boots. More information on this is available here.
Conditions will be cold and wet. Winter/ waterproof boots, jackets, and snow pants are highly recommended on our tours. (Uggs are slippers not boots)

Start at the winter Sherman Tree parking lot and follow the shoveled trail up to the iconic and largest tree by volume the General Sherman Tree. Then follow the paved Congress Trail up to the heart of the Giant Forest where we will find many more large sequoia trees.
$300.00 for 1 to 8 people
Snowshoes included
This program meets at the Upper Sherman Parking Lot at 10AM. This parking lot is 1 hour from the entrance station near Three Rivers and 2.5 hours from Grant Grove. Expect traffic delays during winter storms and tire chain restrictions. Expect long lines at entrance stations and tire chain fitting stations.
Please email me so I can provide exactly what you need.
Mobility Accommodations Available: At this time these accommodations can only be provided to those who can supply their own snow capable mobility device.
Speech and Hearing Accommodations Coming Soon.

We will meet at the Giant Forest Museum and hike around some amazing snowy trails.
$375.00 for 1 to 8 people
Snowshoes included
This program meets at the Giant Forest Museum.
Please email me so I can provide exactly what you need.
Walking Accommodations Available: At this time these accommodations can only be provided to those who can supply their own snow capable mobility device.
Speech and Hearing Accommodations: Avail

Start at the Lodgepole Market and hike up 2 mile trail before reaching Tokopah Falls. Then hike back along the same trail.
$500.00 for 1 to 8 people
Snowshoes included
This program meets at the Lodgepole Market Parking Lot at 1PM. This parking lot is 1 hour and 15 minutes from the entrance station near Three Rivers and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Grant Grove. Expect traffic delays during winter storms and holidays. Expect long lines at entrance stations.
Please email me so I can provide exactly what you need.
Walking Accommodations Unavailable: At this time these accommodations can only be provided to those who can supply their own snow capable mobility device.
Speech and Hearing Accommodations: Avail

Design your trip how you like. Pick between 2 hour and 6 hours a day or multiple days. Choose any location in the Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Foothills, Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, or Mineral King areas. Excluding closed areas.
$100 custom itinerary fee (non-refundable)
$125/hr for a group of 1 to 8 people
Snowshoes, boot traction, and hand warmers included.
I will email you once I receive your request. There are many options available. We just need to tailor them to your needs and tour type.