CA-198 · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California
Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT · alert dated 2026-10-09
The 46-mile road connecting the Foothills and Giant Forest in Sequoia with Grant Grove in Kings Canyon, past the General Sherman and General Grant trees.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — check current park status.
Open year-round, but the stretch between Giant Forest and Grant Grove closes for hours to weeks during winter storms — some closure is typical every January through March. Tire chains must be carried from fall through spring and can be required on any vehicle, including four-wheel drive.
We watch Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks's official National Park Service alerts for anything that names Generals Highway or CA-198, and refresh this page with the daily build. We also show the road's normal winter access pattern above. It's our reading of public information, not an official determination. Always check the official link before you drive.