Sequoia & Kings

General Information:

• Established: September 25, 1890
• Location: California, USA
• Size: Approximately 404,064 acres (630 square miles)
• Visitors (Annual): ~1.2 million (as of recent years)

Geography & Wildlife:

• Elevation Range: From 1,370 feet (415 meters) to 14,494 feet (4,418 meters) at the summit of Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States.
• Mountain Ranges: The Sierra Nevada
• Rivers: The Kaweah and Kern Rivers
• Wilderness Areas: 84% of the park is designated wilderness.

• Mammals: Black bears, mule deer, mountain lions, and marmots.
• Birds: Great gray owls, peregrine falcons, and woodpeckers.
• Reptiles and Amphibians: Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (endangered).
• Fish: Native trout species in rivers and streams.

Climate:

• Summer: Warm and dry, with temperatures ranging from 70–90°F (21–32°C) at lower elevations.
• Winter: Snowy and cold, especially at higher elevations, with temperatures dropping below freezing.