The park is the starting point for the best of California's High Sierra
country, including such famous regions as Kings River Canyon, Kearsarge
Pass, Kern River Canyon, and Mount Whitney. For a trip of less than 4
days, saddle horses or packing mules will cost $2 a day; 4 days or more
$1.50 a day. The services of guides and packers $5 a day. Cooks cost $6
a day. Pack donkeys, including outfits, $1.50 a day; $7 a week. Outdoor
clothing and equipment, such as riding breeches, blankets, dunnage bags,
and the like, may be rented at Giant Forest.
This booklet is issued once a year, and the rates mentioned herein may
have changed slightly since issuance, but the latest rates approved by
the Secretary of the Interior are on file with the superintendent.