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Big Trees Trail
Hiking Route
· Sequoia National Park
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Photo: Tal Schindele, Outdooractive Editors
Easy loop trail that runs through a forest of giant trees in Sequoia National Park.
Distance 2 km
0:37 h
76 m
80 m
1,958 m
1,911 m
As the name suggests, this hike takes you past numerous giant trees. In the Sequoia National Park, you will find a large concentration of giant sequoias. Some of them are still growing. Some of them have been uprooted despite their enormous size and are now lying on the ground in their entire length.
As this is a relatively short route, it is advisable to combine this hike with the route that leads to the impressive Sunset Rock.
This hike is barrier-free and therefore accessible for wheelchair users and with a stroller.
Author’s recommendation
- We recommend arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowded paths.
- This hike can be combined with the trail leading to the impressive Sunset Rock (not accessible for wheelchairs and strollers).
Highest point
1,958 m
Lowest point
1,911 m
Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.4 km
Path
0.1 km
Road
0.8 km
Unknown
0.7 km
Safety information
- Do not go on a hike during extreme weather conditions.
- In winter, make sure that the road is open (may be closed due to snow and ice).
Tips and hints
For an easy view of the route and an ideal alignment on-site, we recommend downloading the Outdooractive app.Start
Coordinates:
DD
36.565199, -118.773529
DMS
36°33'54.7"N 118°46'24.7"W
UTM
11S 341296 4048103
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Turn-by-turn directions
We park our car in the signposted parking lot of the museum and descend the stairs to the street. When we face the museum (on the other side of the street), we turn left and follow the signpost. At the bridge, we turn right and follow the circular trail. This hike can be combined with the trail that leads to Sunset Rock.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
36.565199, -118.773529
DMS
36°33'54.7"N 118°46'24.7"W
UTM
11S 341296 4048103
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Sufficient amount of drinking water
- Hat and sunscreen on sunny days
- Warm clothes on cool days
Distance
2 km
Duration
0:37 h
Ascent
76 m
Descent
80 m
Highest point
1,958 m
Lowest point
1,911 m
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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