Wolverton Picnic and Snowplay Area

Wolverton is a picnic area, meadow walk and winter snowplay site at the end of Wolverton Road, about two miles north of the General Sherman Tree. At 7,250 feet in the Giant Forest and Lodgepole area, it makes a good stop for lunch or a walk through the nearby wetland meadow. Tables, barbecue grills, water spigots, flush toilets and parking are here. Wolverton is also a trailhead for longer hikes, including the Lakes Trail toward Heather, Emerald and Pear lakes.

Wolverton Meadow Loop circles the wetland, with two usually easy stream crossings. Water can be high early in the season. Wildflowers change through the year, so the meadow looks different in May, June and August.

Black bears often feed in Wolverton Meadow in late spring and early summer. Pine martens live here too, but they are shy and hard to see high in the trees.

Wolverton is one of the park's designated snowplay areas, with hills used for sledding and general snow play when snow conditions allow. Skip sledding on icy snow, around exposed hazards or in poor visibility. Tire chains may be required on park roads in winter, and after a storm Wolverton Road can take longer to open while the main roads are cleared.