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Have you ever wondered if you'd be able to manage a visit to the General Sherman Tree? This film shows a trip on the Sequoia Shuttle to the Accessible Sherman Tree Trail from the perspective of Alex, a wheelchair user.

 
Park visitors using the shuttle service in the Giant Forest

Seasonal Fare-Free Shuttle Service in Sequoia National Park

Summer 2026 and 2026-27 Holidays

During the busiest times of the year, Sequoia National Park offers free shuttle rides between attractions in the Giant Forest and Lodgepole areas. See below for schedules and routes.

Shuttles ONLY operate within Sequoia National Park; there are no shuttles in Kings Canyon National Park.

The parking at the Giant Forest Museum and the General Sherman Tree is usually full by mid-morning. Parking is usually available at the large parking area at Wolverton.

 
 


Summer 2026 Shuttle Service Will Run From May 22 Through September 7

Review Summer 2025 Routes Below To Begin Planning Your Visit.

Past schedules for Winter Holidays Shuttles are posted at the bottom of this page.


 
Giant Forest Museum offers exhibits about the natural history of giant sequoias.

Detail maps of individual routes:

This information reflects operations in past years. Routes in summer 2026 may or may not remain the same.

Route 1 (Giant Forest - Lodgepole)

Route 2 (Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow Road)

Route 3 (Lodgepole - Wuksachi)

Route 4 (Genral Sherman - Wolverton)

Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle (reservation and fee required)

 
A map that shows the four shuttle routes in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route 1 is indicated with a green line. Route 2 is indicated with a gray line. Route 3 is indicated with a purple line. Route 4 is indicated with an orange line.
Summer 2025 Giant Forest Shuttle Routes
 
A map that shows shuttle Route 1 in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route 1, indicated with a green line, serves Giant Forest Museum, General Sherman Tree Trailhead, and Lodgepole Visitor Center, Market, and Campground.
Map of Shuttle Route 1

Route 1 (green)

Begins at the Giant Forest Museum with stops at the General Sherman Tree Trailhead, Lodgepole Campground, and Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market. See below for attractions at each Route 1 shuttle stop.

Giant Forest Museum:

  • Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
  • Sentinel Tree
  • Big Trees Trail
  • Moro Rock Trail
  • Beetle Rock
  • Alta Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 2 and Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle

General Sherman Tree Trailhead:

  • General Sherman Tree Wheelchair-Accessible Trail
  • Congress Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 4

Lodgepole Campground:

  • Shuttle Parking
  • Tokopah Falls Trail
  • Lodgepole-to-Sherman Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 3 (Route 3 only runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market:

  • Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
  • Wilderness Permit Desk
  • Market with grocery items and gifts
  • Shuttle stop for Route 3 (Route 3 only runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)


 
A map that shows shuttle Route 2 in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route 2, indicated with gray line, serves Giant Forest Museum, Moro Rock, and Crescent Meadow.
Map of Shuttle Route 2

Route 2 (gray)

Begins at the Giant Forest Museum with stops at Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow. See below for attractions at each Route 2 shuttle stop. Tunnel Log is located just past Moro Rock.

Giant Forest Museum:

  • Visitor Services, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
  • Wilderness Permit Desk
  • Sentinel Tree
  • Big Trees Trail
  • Moro Rock Trail
  • Beetle Rock
  • Alta Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 1 and Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle

Moro Rock:

  • Moro Rock Trail
  • Hanging Rock
  • Soldiers Trail
  • Sugar Pine Trail

Crescent Meadow:

  • Crescent Meadow Loop Trail
  • Tharp's Log and Log Meadow Loop Trails
  • High Sierra Trail, Bobcat Point, & Eagle View




 
A map showing shuttle Route 3 in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route 3, which is indicated with a purple line and runs only on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, serves Wuksachi Lodge and the Lodgepole Visitor Center, Market, and Campground
Map of shuttle route 3.

Route 3 (purple) - Runs ONLY on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

Begins at Lodgepole Campground with stops at Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market and Wuksachi Lodge. See below for attractions at each Route 3 shuttle stop.

Lodgepole Campground*:

  • Shuttle Parking
  • Tokopah Falls Trail
  • Lodgepole-to-Sherman Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 3

Lodgepole Visitor Center & Market:

  • Visitor Information, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
  • Wilderness Permit Desk
  • Market with grocery items and gifts
  • Shuttle stop for Route 3

Wuksachi Lodge & Restaurant:

  • Lodge and gift shop
  • The Peaks Restaurant & Wuksachi Pizza Deck
  • Wuksachi Trails


 
A map that shows shuttle Route 4 in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route 4, indicated with an orange line, serves the General Sherman Tree Trailhead, General Sherman Tree Parking Lo,t and Wolverton.
Map of Shuttle Route 4

Route 4 (orange)

Begins at the General Sherman Tree Trailhead with stops at the General Sherman Tree Parking Lot and Wolverton. See below for attractions at each Route 4 shuttle stop.

General Sherman Tree Trailhead:

  • General Sherman Tree Wheelchair-Accessible Trail
  • Congress Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Route 1

General Sherman Tree Parking Lot:

  • General Sherman Tree Trail
  • Lodgepole and Sherman Tree Trail

Wolverton:

  • Shuttle Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Long Meadow Loop Trail
  • Lakes Trail


 
A map that shows the portion of shuttle Route V in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Route V, indicated with a blue line, travels between the city of Visalia, the town of Three Rivers, and Giant Forest Museum.
Map of the Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle showing only the stop at Giant Forest Museum.

Visalia-Sequoia Shuttle (blue) - Reservation and Fee Required

Connects the cities of Visalia and Three Rivers to the Giant Forest Museum. This shuttle requires advanced reservations and a fee.

For more information, visit SequoiaShuttle.com.

Giant Forest Museum:

  • Visitor Services, Interpretive Exhibits, and Park Store
  • Wilderness Permit Desk
  • Sentinel Tree
  • Big Trees Trail
  • Moro Rock Trail
  • Beetle Rock
  • Alta Trail
  • Shuttle stop for Routes 1 & 2

 
A map of fall and winter holiday shuttle service in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park. The route is indicated with a blue line. Stops are indicated with blue circles containing a bus symbol. The segment indicated in red only runs before January 1.
Map of fall and winter holiday shuttle route.

2025-2026 Fall and Winter Holiday Shuttles

In the fall and winter, park shuttles are only available during these limited dates. Please review the route map and plan your trip accordingly.

November 27–November 30

December 24–January 1

January 17–January 18

February 14–February 15

On these dates shuttles run 10 am–4:30 pm.

 

Tips for Shuttle Riders

Parking

When riding the shuttle, conserve parking by using our larger parking areas at Lodgepole Campground and Wolverton. The parking area at Giant Forest Museum is often full by mid-morning on weekends and holidays.

Before Leaving Your Vehicle

Remove all food and scented items from your car or campsite and store them in one of the many bear-resistant food storage boxes. Learn about bears and required food storage before you come to the parks.

Shuttle Stops

Signs at each stop provide details about bus times and areas of interest at each stop. Some stops are along a loop, and others have shuttles that travel in different directions. Ask the driver for the time of the last pickup to be sure you make it back to your stop in time.

Walk and Ride

Consider taking the shuttle to your destination and walking back to your vehicle. Walking back ensures that there is no risk of missing the last shuttle of the day.

Plan Ahead

Pack a small backpack with what you need for the day: park newspaper and map, snacks, water, extra clothing, and money.

Shuttle Riders with Wilderness Permits

If you plan to arrive in Sequoia via shuttle from Visalia, there are NO in-park shuttles or public transportation from Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. If you arrive at Sequoia without a car, it is not possible to reach wilderness trailheads north of Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park, including those in Grant Grove and Cedar Grove.

 

Last updated: March 11, 2026

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