8 Reasons Sequoia Will Leave You Awestruck

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Sequoia National Park, located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California, is renowned for its giant sequoia trees, including General Sherman, one of the largest trees on Earth by volume.

Discover 8 reasons why Sequoia National Park will amaze you with its towering trees, stunning landscapes, and natural wonders.

The General Sherman Tree is the world’s largest tree, measuring 275 feet tall and 36 feet in diameter. It is estimated to be over 2,000 years old and about 1,385 tons.

The General Sherman Tree

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The Giant Forest sequoia trees include the world’s largest, like the General Sherman and General Grant. Visiting Sequoia National Park with kids feels like being an ant.

Giant Forest Grove

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The Moro Rock Trail is a short but challenging hike up 350 steep steps. The views at the top are incredible. The steps wind around the rock, with barriers and handrails.

Moro Rock Trail

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The Crystal Cave is a marble cavern with beautiful formations of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites. Guided tours share its history and geology.

The Crystal Cave

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The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is a 50-mile drive that takes you from the sequoia groves to the deep canyon of the Kings River. 

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway

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The High Sierra Trail spans 72 miles crossing the Sierra Nevada from Crescent Meadow to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in contiguous US.

High Sierra Trail

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The Tokopah Falls is a 1,200-foot waterfall in Sequoia NP. Hike 4 miles along Tokopah Valley Trail to see it. Follows Marble Fork of Kaweah River.

Tokopah Falls

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The Big Trees Trail, a 0.8-mile loop in Giant Forest, winds by meadows and ponds, featuring majestic sequoias like General Lee, Lincoln, and McKinley. Easy access for all.

Big Trees Trail

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