Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
| Address: | Generals Hwy, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262, USA |
| GPS: |
36°34'49.3"N 118°45'7.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Lakes Rivers Waterfalls Trails Rocks Wildflowers National Park
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb, and Swim
Walk through the park and you will feel like an ant as the Giant Sequoia trees tower over you. When people think of Sequoia National Park, they immediately think of the trees the park gets its name from. Besides these towering trees, the park offers something for every visitor.
Hike through the mountains and you will come to Moro Rock, which offers views of the Great Western Divide. With 400 laddered steps, you feel like you're standing on top of the world. The rock is also open to rock climbers, however during the summer the area is closed off for falcon nesting.
There are plenty of walking trails through the sequoias such as Giant Forest and Crescent Meadows. For many, Giant Forest takes visitors into the heart of the park. The forest includes both the world's tallest trees (Redwoods) and the world's largest trees (Sequoias). If visitors don't want to hike around, there are plenty of roads that still take you close to the trees and offer unbelievable sights.
Crescent Meadows includes many Sequoias and Redwoods, however the main draw for people to visit is to try and see the wildlife. The meadow is one of the best places in the park to view wildlife, including the black bear.
Within Sequoia National Park, the biggest attraction is General Sherman, the world's largest tree (measured by volumne). The tree itself is 275 ft tall and 36 ft in diameter at the base.
Adjacent to Sequoia National Park is Kings Canyon National Park, which is another great place to visit in the area.
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Sequoia National Park Itinerary
This Sequoia National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Sequoia National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/sequoia-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinBasic Information - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.
https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htmSequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks — The Greatest American Road Trip
The official website for The Greatest American Road Trip -- a year-long adventure to all 59 of the U.S. National Parks during 52 weeks to celebrate the centennial in 2016. #59in52
http://www.thegreatestroadtrip.com/sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-parksswimmingholes.org: CALIFORNIA SWIMMING HOLES
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ca.htmlBe 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 Sequoia National Park, California
- Head south on CA-198 W (13.7 mi)
Other Rock Climbing Walls, Swimming Holes, Hiking Trails, and Backpacking Trails Nearby
General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park
Three Rivers, California
0.1 miles NStanding 275 feet tall and over 36 feet wide at the base, General Sherman is the world's largest tree by volume — about 2,000 years old and accessible by free shuttle or two walking trails in Sequoia National Park.
Hike
Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
1.8 miles SA gentle loop through giant Sequoias in Sequoia National Park, with the rare chance to stand inside a burnt-out Chimney Tree and peek into Tharp's Cabin — a historic homestead built inside a fallen giant.
Camp, Hike
Moro Rock
Tulare, California
2.4 miles SFour hundred laddered steps up a granite rock at 6,725 feet in Sequoia National Park lead to panoramic Great Western Divide views — with rock climbing routes from 5.7 to 5.12 when falcon nesting is over.
Hike, Rock Climb
Crystal Cave
Three Rivers, California
4.2 miles WGuided tours through Crystal Cave's marble passages, stalactites, underground streams, and glittering formations — including lantern tours and a 4-to-6-hour adventure crawl inside Sequoia National Park.
Hike
Chimney Rock
Tulare County, California
9.5 miles NWSix granite formations in Sequoia NP offer routes from 5.8 to 5.10 — Chimney Rock Spire alone has 13 routes, but the area is closed January through August 1 for falcon nesting.
Rock Climb
Hidden Falls Campground
Springville, California
22.8 miles SA walk-in campground along the Tule River near Sequoia Forest, with a 30-foot waterfall, seasonal swimming holes, and granite Indian Bathtubs carved by Native Americans.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Alder Creek Natural Slide
Camp Nelson, California
39.8 miles SAlder Creek Natural Slide is a smooth granite water slide in Sequoia National Forest, dumping sliders into a clear pool north of Johnsondale.
Swim
Monache mountain
Inyokern, California
42.7 miles SEA 9,367 ft peak near Lone Pine in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada — ranked among the top mountain summits in the state.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Kern River Area
Johnsondale, California
44.9 miles SSwim near Johnsondale, California
Swim
Bush Creek Campground
Kernville, California
45.1 miles SA campground between several Kern River swimming holes with modern showers, a clubhouse, shaded trails, and fishing — open year-round and rarely crowded.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Limestone Campground
Kernville, California
45.4 miles SA rustic oak-and-pine-shaded campground on the Kern River near a swimming hole, horse trails, kayaking, and white water rafting — no cell service, no crowds.
Camp, Kayak, SwimNearby Campsites
Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
1.8 miles SA gentle loop through giant Sequoias in Sequoia National Park, with the rare chance to stand inside a burnt-out Chimney Tree and peek into Tharp's Cabin — a historic homestead built inside a fallen giant.
Camp, Hike
Hidden Falls Campground
Springville, California
22.8 miles SA walk-in campground along the Tule River near Sequoia Forest, with a 30-foot waterfall, seasonal swimming holes, and granite Indian Bathtubs carved by Native Americans.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Monache mountain
Inyokern, California
42.7 miles SEA 9,367 ft peak near Lone Pine in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada — ranked among the top mountain summits in the state.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Bush Creek Campground
Kernville, California
45.1 miles SA campground between several Kern River swimming holes with modern showers, a clubhouse, shaded trails, and fishing — open year-round and rarely crowded.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Limestone Campground
Kernville, California
45.4 miles SA rustic oak-and-pine-shaded campground on the Kern River near a swimming hole, horse trails, kayaking, and white water rafting — no cell service, no crowds.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
