Moro Rock
Tulare, California
| Address: | Moro Rock - Sequoia National Park, Sequoia National Park, 1 Way Road, Tulare, CA 93262, USA |
| GPS: |
36°32'48.8"N 118°45'56.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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Hike and Rock Climb
Hike through the mountains of Sequoia National Park and you will come to Moro Rock, which offers views of the Great Western Divide. With 400 laddered stpes, you will feel like you are standing on top of the world.
The trail is about a quarter of a mile long, and the rock itself rises about 6,725 ft in elevation. There is a way for visitors to drive up to a parking lot where visitors will only have to hike about 300 ft to the top. The trail is not very wide, but should be hiked single-file. Along the trail there are a few ledges that might make the faint of heart a little worried, but they pass quickly! Stopping along the trail to catch a breath will reward visitors with amazing views. Along the trail there are information panels providing some history about the rock and surrounding areas, a little science about how the rock was formed, and a list of visible summits from Moro Rock.
The rock is also open to rock climbers, however during the summer the area is closed off for falcon nesting. There are many routes to climb, anywhere from 5.7 to 5.12. The rock is made from the same granite as Yosemite's Half Dome, and is mainly free climbing with some aid routes as well.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tulare, California
- Head north on S J St toward W Tulare Ave (3.7 mi)
- Merge onto CA-99 N (4.5 mi)
- Take exit 96 to merge onto CA-198 E toward Visalia/Sequoia National Park (57.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Crescent Meadow Rd (82 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Crescent Meadow Rd (1.2 mi)
- Slight right (302 ft)
- Turn right (0.4 mi)
- Slight rightDestination will be on the right(105 ft)
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