Sequoia
California
Home to General Sherman, the largest tree on Earth by volume, in the high Sierra.
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Highlights
General Sherman Tree
By volume, the largest living tree on Earth.
Moro Rock
A granite dome with a steep stairway to views of the Great Western Divide.
Giant Forest
A cathedral-like grove of monumental sequoias on a rolling plateau.
Crystal Cave
A marble cavern open seasonally by guided tour.
Famous routes & hikes
General Sherman Tree Trail
A short paved path to the world’s largest tree (steeper return climb).
Moro Rock Stairway
Nearly 400 steps up a granite dome for a classic Sierra panorama.
Congress Trail
A paved loop through named sequoia groups in the Giant Forest.
Practical guidance
Best time to visit
Late spring through fall; winter brings snow play and chain requirements.
Typical visit
1–2 days (longer with Kings Canyon)
Come prepared
- Use shuttles in peak season when available
- Altitude starts around 6,000–7,000 feet in Giant Forest
- Book Crystal Cave tours in advance
Good to know
- Some side roads close in winter
- Air quality can be affected by regional wildfire smoke
Fun facts
Giant sequoias can live more than 3,000 years and grow only on the western Sierra Nevada.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon are jointly managed and often visited together.
General Sherman is estimated at roughly 52,500 cubic feet of trunk volume.