Sequoia National Park was created in 1916 to protect the beautiful giant sequoias. These are the biggest living trees on EARTH by volume. Not only are they unbelievably tall, but incredibly wide.
You’ll find public bathrooms at the end of the trail. The Giant Forest area has a network of access trails around Generals Highway. You can park at the museum and follow directions to the trailhead.
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This is a paved easy stroll (stroller-friendly!) under the cover of sequoia trees. Take a slight detour up the Big Trees Trail for well-signposted bathrooms.
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This is one of the best hiking trails in Sequoia National Park if you have younger kids but want to follow an unpaved, more adventurous route.
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This easy trail is open year-round and is paved with trailside exhibits so you can learn about the trees and other plants.
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Going to Sequoia National Park and not seeing the General Sherman Tree is like going to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. It’s the biggest tree in the world! You can’t miss it!
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Crescent Meadow Loop Trail is another top hike in the High Sierra region. This is a mostly paved route through the Sequoia trees with only 131 ft elevation gain.