Visalia to Three Rivers
Revised May 2011 - please send updates to the webmaster
See Driving Directions > Western Sierra for context and how to get here.
view GPS waypoints:
simple Waypoint+ format,
download GPX file,
or overlay on interactive map.
Follow the GPS route VISALIA-3RIVERS waypoints, as described below.
Here is an overview of the entire route from Visalia to Three Rivers:
Exit Hwy 99 at Hwy 198 (waypoint 099198), following signs for Sequoia / Kings Canyon
national park. Go through Visalia on freeway, crossing Hwy 63 at waypoint 198063.
(Those coming from the south may choose to exit Hwy 99 near Tulare and come
up Hwy 63 instead of taking the route described below, but you won't save much time.)
Just stay on Hwy 198 as it turns north at Yokohl Valley Road (waypoint YOKOHL,
the turnoff to Mountain Home State Forest
and Dillonwood Grove). Hwy 198 then
goes through Lemoncove (not a noticeable town) and around
the southern shore of Lake Kaweah (waypoints 198216, 198KAW, 198HRS).
You will see some tourist shops and restaurants, but don't blink or
you'll miss Three Rivers (waypoint 3RIVER).
This route is the best for Mineral King, but questionable for Lodgepole
and out of the question for Cedar Grove (Kings Canyon). Hwy 198 (the
south way into Sequoia) is much slower to drive than Hwy 180 from the north.
Useful Links:
