Attractions
Sequoia National Park
A Myriad of High Sierra Attractions!
Sequoia National Park is an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in the world. From its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading creeks, flowering meadows and star studded evening skies… you will be inspired by this masterpiece of nature.
Often referred to as "California's Best Kept Secret, " Sequoia offers a myriad of year-round visitor attractions and recreational activities. Spring and summer offers sensational hiking, horseback riding, fishing and cave tours. Winter boasts some of the finest cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding to be found in the Sierras. And, year round the park features ranger naturalist programs, nature walks, visitor centers and interpretive museum exhibits to please all ages and interests!
Whether you visit for one day -- or an entire week -- we welcome you to enjoy the peaceful tranquility, unsurpassed beauty and endless attractions that are the trademarks of Sequoia National Park.
Giant Forest
Named in 1875 by explorer and conservationist John Muir, the Giant Forest is the park's most famous attraction - a prolific giant sequoia grove also celebrated for its beautiful meadows. The two-mile looping Congress Trail provides access to the General Sherman Tree, as well as the 246.1-foot tall Washington Tree, the world's second largest.
General Sherman Tree
While neither the tallest nor the widest tree, the General Sherman is considered to be the largest living tree in the world because of its volume. Weighing approximately 2.7 million pounds and believed to be around 2,100 years old, its height is 274.9 feet, and its circumference at ground level is 102.6 feet. The diameter of its largest branch is 6.8 feet.
Giant Forest Museum
Following 6 years of planning and construction, the Giant Forest Museum opened to the public in November 2001. Fun for the entire family, the museum is full of fascinating exhibits, plus interactive, hands-on displays that celebrate the life of a Giant Sequoia tree. The Museum, located on Highway 198 in the Giant Forest, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Moro Rock
Also found in the Giant Forest area is Moro Rock, a large granite dome that offers an unparalleled view (especially at sunset) of the Great Western Divide and its rugged canyons. Common in the Sierra Nevada, the dome was formed by exfoliation and is accessed by a quarter-mile trail, climbing nearly 400 steep steps to the top of the barren rock (6,725-foot elevation). Moro Rock parking area is 3.5 miles south of the General Sherman Tree at General's Highway.
Crescent Meadow
Situated 1.5 miles east of the Moro Rock parking area lies Crescent Meadow, a pristine high-mountain meadow believed to be called the "gem of the Sierra" by John Muir. The one-hour trail around the meadow also acts as trailhead to several hiking routes including the one-mile route to Tharp's Log and the High Sierra Trail, which runs 71 miles to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states (14,494 feet).
Crystal Cave
The parks protect more than 200 caves, including Crystal Cave, formed of marble and decorated with curtains of icicle-like stalactites and mounds of stalagmites. Accessed by a winding seven-mile road (No RV's, trailers or buses allowed) two miles south of the Moro Rock turnoff and a 15-minute hike down a steep path, Crystal Cave is open in the summer months, and 45-minute guided tours are offered daily by the Sequoia Natural History Association. Click here for additional information...
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