Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
United States of America · California · 2000 m
Description
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California’s Sierra Nevada form a spectacular landscape of giant sequoias, deep canyons, and high alpine granite terrain. The parks are known for the General Sherman Tree, one of the largest living trees on Earth, majestic sequoia groves, the dramatic Kings Canyon, iconic Moro Rock, and fascinating Crystal Cave. Glacially carved valleys, rugged mountain peaks, and vast wilderness areas define the region’s pristine character. Together, Sequoia and Kings Canyon offer an extraordinary natural escape and a striking complement to neighboring Yosemite National Park.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
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Highlights
- General Sherman Tree
- Giant Forest
- Congress Trail
- Moro Rock
- General Grant Tree & Grant Grove
- Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
- Cedar Grove & Kings Canyon
- Zumwalt Meadow
- Crystal Cave
- Crescent Meadow
- Tunnel Log
- Tokopah Falls
- Generals Highway
- Big Trees Trail
- Giant Forest Museum
- Auto Log
- Crescent Meadow & Tharp's Log
- Beetle Rock
- Hospital Rock & Native American Pictographs
- Marble Falls Trail
- Muir Grove
- Little Baldy Trail
- Buena Vista Peak
- Panoramic Point
- Big Stump Trail
- Kings Canyon Overlook
- Redwood Mountain Overlook
- Kings River
- Grizzly Falls
- Roaring River Falls
- Knapp's Cabin
- Boyden Cavern
- Mist Falls
- Paradise Valley
- Rae Lakes Loop
- High Sierra Trail
- Mineral King Valley
- Mineral King Road
- Eagle Lake Trail
- Monarch Lakes Trail
- Franklin Lakes Trail
- Mount Whitney
- Sierra Nevada Wilderness
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon Stargazing
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon Wildlife