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Strap into snowshoes and walk among Giant Sequoias dusted in new snow on a private, guided 2.5-mile excursion to Bear Hill. This four-hour winter tour blends natural history, animal tracking, and a steaming cup of cocoa at the summit — ideal for first-timers and keen hikers alike.
Strap into snowshoes and walk among Giant Sequoias dusted in new snow on a private, guided 2.5-mile excursion to Bear Hill. This four-hour winter tour blends natural history, animal tracking, and a steaming cup of cocoa at the summit — ideal for first-timers and keen hikers alike.
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Operated by Sequoia Guides · Three Rivers, California
There’s a hush that arrives with fresh snow in the Giant Forest — the quiet is almost tactile as you step out beneath trunks the width of small houses. The guide fits you into snowshoes, the straps clicking like slow metronomes, and you push off into a world where light slides between cedar and sequoia trunks and every breath comes out white.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Moderate fitness — able to hike 2.5 miles with ~400 ft of elevation gain in cold conditions.
No — guides provide instruction and everyone moves at a steady, accessible pace; if you can hike, you can snowshoe.
Youth snowshoe sizes are available; policies on minimum age vary by operator so confirm when booking — the tour is private and tailored to the group's pace.
National Park entrance fees are not included; bring proof of payment or an annual pass for the vehicle.
If snow is insufficient, the tour uses ice cleats and proceeds as a winter hike along the same route.
Service animals are permitted; pets are not allowed on guided snowshoe programs in Sequoia National Park.
Acclimatize as needed, stay hydrated, and layer clothing; guides carry first-aid and will monitor the group for signs of cold-related issues.
Sequoia National Park was created in 1890 to protect giant trees from logging; many of the groves you’ll visit have been protected for well over a century.
Winter travel compacts fragile snow and soil—stay on packed routes, avoid disturbing wildlife, and pack out all waste to protect root systems and understory plants.
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