Sequoia Nat'l Park in November - What to Expect?

Be sure to keep chains on hand. After ten yeas of drought, we have had heaps of rain this year. This August and September have been unusually humid and moist and I always see storm clouds forming in the north. Parts of the Sierras have already had snow. If it snows they may require chains or close the roads. The 198 is super windey under the best of circumstances. Take the northern route in if you suspect the weather, though the southern route from 3 Rivers is more scenic. 

It will be much cooler because of the elevation. Bring warm clothes. If you are not used to the elevation, be kind to yourself and take your time. Drink more water than you think. Also, be careful around water, lots of people drown every year. You would think it was common sense but people often climb over and past signs (says the person who tromped through frozen streams in Wawona with a crazy dog). Also bring maps, do not take shortcuts with your car's GPS and do not depend on your phone. Keep extra water in your car in case you are stranded.

Insofar as sites, Moro rock is beautiful and the view is spectacular. My dad made it to the top with lots of stops, silly man wore moccasins. Be modern, wear hiking or walking shoes. Nearby is the Grant Forest museum. There is a nice short hike through the non famous trees to the base of Moro rock. All of this is close to Wuksachi Village. As I recall, Crystal Cave is a long walk down and requires reservation and a shuttle bus. Boyden Cave is easier to visit and less crowded but far away on the road to King's Canyon. I love both of the groves and the meadows. If you can, visit both groves and one of the meadows. There isn't much elevation gain/loss so you needn't worry about your fitness.

The food is so so throughout the park, so pack in some healthy snacks. I think the ice cream at Hume Lake is spectacular, but that is probably because I was camping alone with my girls and the dog and discovered the miracle of refrigeration because we had none. This is a Christian camp at the north end of Hume Lake that has accomodation if you find the park is full.

Some of the ranger talks are good and the ones at night often involve fire. If you can, bundle up and go.

Have a great time!

its not just chains.. you should have blanket and shovel, and work gloves and kitty litter (for traction under the tires). and know how to put on chains. If you are ready to make different plans if there is a storm or lots of snow or something.. it is very very variable.

There is nothing more beautiful in the WORLD then Wuksachi in the snow. Holy crap. You could spend your entire life sitting in their restaurant's dining room watching the snow fall from the floor to ceiling windows. G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!