The season is open all year, but you may fish for trout only from the last Saturday in April through November 15. Check at visitor centers for regulations for open and closed waters for fishing. Horseback Riding Horses are available for riding at Wolverton and Mineral King pack stations in Sequoia, and at Cedar Grove Pack Station and Grant Grove Stables in Kings Canyon. The stables provide day rides only. Minimum age limit to ride may vary.
Availability depends on weather conditions.
Wildlife Watching During the spring, summer, and fall, you can see many types of animals. In spring, the meadows filled with snow runoff become ponds for a chorus of frogs. The Steller's jay, with a black head and blue body, is commonly seen flying through campgrounds and picnic areas at higher elevations. You will hear chipmunks and ground squirrels chatter and see them dash across the forest floor. If you are lucky, you may even glimpse a mule deer feeding at dusk, a gray fox hunting in the foothills, or possibly even a bear lumbering through the forest.