Sequoia National Park

Published under Mango Paper, Jan 4, 2026

In the afternoon before our spontaneous road trip to Sequoia National Park, I discovered a bulge on the front right tire. I immediately called my repair shop Menlo Atherton Auto Repair, and thanks to Anthony, we were able to depart before noon the next day. We stayed for two nights in Three Rivers, close to the south entrance.

The view at our AirBnb in Three Rivers

The view at our AirBnb in Three Rivers

The first 20 miles entering the park are steep with numerous switchbacks. I drove much more slowly, but with frequent turnouts along the road, it was a pleasantly relaxing experience.

River near Sequoia National Park south entrance Sequoia trees with snow on the ground Sunset view in Sequoia National Park

Landscapes in the Sequoia National Park

Snow appeared once we entered the Giant Forest. On a holiday during winter, the parking space near General Sherman are accessible spots only. So we took the shuttle service instead. It ran quite frequently. On the way back to Three Rivers, we saw a spectacular sunset.