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What to do and see in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: The Best Outdoor Activities
This park's main draw, the forest of Giant Sequoias, is home to the largest living things on Earth.
1. Mount Whitney
2. Sunset Rock - Sequoia National Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Moro Rock Trail
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5.0 based on 1,545 reviews
A challenging walk up 400 steps to a spectacular view.
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
You'll earn the view...it's 350 steps and takes you to 6725 feet elevation! It's sooo worth it! The climb up is relatively easy, even if you're moderately out of shape like me! There are sections of gradual inclines in between stairs so you get a break. There are plenty of points climbing up where you'll want to stop and take pictures also, so you can catch your breath. There were several families with babies even climbing up. Your reward is an amazing view of the national park and the Great Western Divide! It's a short hike, we were only here about 30-40 minutes. But a definite must-see while you're here!
4. Sequoia Sightseeing Tours
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5.0 based on 393 reviews
Sequoia Sightseeing Tours offers daily tours of the largest trees on earth and deepest canyon in the United States. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are two of the most beautiful places on the planet! Our tours enable the visitor to get the most out of their time and maximize their experience. Avoid waiting in long lines, looking for parking and waiting in long shuttle lines! You will feel like a VIP. Through a fun and educational experience, each tour covers the highlights of the park plus we also get you away from the crowds to some amazing secret spots! We travel with small groups which allows us to us to visit areas few people see or would even know were there. Our exceptional guides have spent many years living, working and playing in these parks. A unique and memorable adventure awaits. Please join us!
5. Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park
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5.0 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Susie1028 - San Diego, United States
The Lakes Trail is between 12-14 miles and 2,800 feet of elevation gain (depending on if you take the side trails to the lake, and whether you do the Watchtower or Hump Trail). It is easily accessed from the main part of Sequoia from the Wolverton Trailhead. The hike itself is a great Sierra sampler, it starts winding through the giant forest, then and offers expansive views of deep valleys, endless Sierra granite, and 4 beautiful subalpine lakes--Heather, Aster, Emerald, and Pear. The trail can be taken as a longer day trip, or backpackers may camp at either Emerald or Pear Lakes. Permits are required for overnight travel. A great hike!
6. Weaver Lake Trail
7. Congress Trail
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5.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Congress Trail is one of the connecting paths through the Giant Forest that starts near the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park. The trail is just under 3 miles in length and mostly paved through mostly barren forest with a few streams and lots of sequoia trees to see. We visited in April 2019 while the trail was mostly under snow, making it challenging at times to remain on the trail. Stick to the beaten paths made by previous hikers, from time to time you see asphalt so you know you are on the right path. During the hike, you pass what seems like hundreds of giant sequoias and plenty of lovely scenery. Some famous trees are seen along the trail including the McKinley, General Lee, President as well as the clusters of sequoias like The House and Senate groups. In the end, we really enjoyed the Congress Trail and seeing the sequoias in the area. Would happily repeat this hike the next time we're in the national park.
8. Little Baldy Trail
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By jjo
That's what the ranger who recommended this hike said, and I think she was right. Of course, you have to hike to get here, but it's on the easy side of a moderate trail. Very few people, so we had the 360 viewpoint all to ourselves. Just a breathtaking view.
