We will be driving from LAX to Mariposa. I know that part of why we didn't put Giant Sequoia Nat'l Monument and Kings Canyon onto this trip was because we would need tire chains on the rental vehicle, which isn't allowed.
But, I'm wondering if maybe there might be a small group of Sequoias somewhere that wouldn't be too far off 99 and maybe not be in an area where the chains would be necessary? Just a few, so we could get out and see them? Or do they only grow in the areas that get snow in the winter? I know that Yosemite doesn't have a bus at this time of year that will go down to the grove they have. You can snowshoe to it, but I don't think my boys would make it. Looked like quite a distance.
Thanks in advance!
Mary
But, I'm wondering if maybe there might be a small group of Sequoias somewhere that wouldn't be too far off 99 and maybe not be in an area where the chains would be necessary? Just a few, so we could get out and see them? Or do they only grow in the areas that get snow in the winter? I know that Yosemite doesn't have a bus at this time of year that will go down to the grove they have. You can snowshoe to it, but I don't think my boys would make it. Looked like quite a distance.
Thanks in advance!
Mary