April 21, 2022 – Caltrans Central Valley District 6 reports on a rockslide in the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park.

Behind the scenes of a rockslide clean-up on State Route 180 near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. This section of State Route 180 is currently closed for the winter months. The rockslide left a 600-foot debris field, 15 trees, and boulders weighing up to 200 tons. Caltrans crews have already begun working to clear the roadway and conduct all repairs to State Route 180.

The annual winter closure of State Route 180 remains in effect, and we will provide reopening information as it becomes available.

Source & photos: Caltrans Central Valley District 6

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks reports the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park will not be opening tomorrow, Friday, April 22, 2022, as scheduled, due to a significant rockslide on a portion of Highway 180 near Boyden Cavern (east of the cave at milepost 131) in Sequoia National Forest.

Caltrans has reported substantial damage resulting from the slide, and predicted that weather coming into the region today will make working in the area difficult. Caltrans continues to evaluate the situation, and more information will be made available as we know more.

Travelers with campground reservations at Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove are being notified through Recreation.gov only if their reservations need to be canceled at this time. This is an evolving situation and we thank everyone for their patience as we wait to learn more about the potential timeline for highway reopening.

A winter storm warning in effect 4/21 and 4/22 could impact road conditions throughout the parks and tire chains or cables could be required. For the most current road conditions call the parks’ information line at (559) 565 -3341, press 1, and then press 1 again. Details of what is open and closed in Sequoia and Kings Canyon can be found online at go.nps.gov/SEKIconditions.

Source: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks