Sunset Rock

Hiking Route · Sequoia National Park

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A relatively easy, short, flat trail leading to a panoramic view of one of the valleys of Sequoia National Park

easy

Distance 1.4 km

0:23 h

6 m

46 m

1,943 m

1,942 m

The trail passes through wooded terrain and leads to a huge and impressive rock that offers a wonderful view of one of the surrounding valleys. The path leading to the rock is beautiful and partly runs along a small stream. Arriving at the giant rock, it almost feels like you are on the moon.

This is an easy walk that is especially recommendable during the evening hours - as the name suggests, this is the ideal place to watch the sunset. This walk can be combined with the "Big Trees Trail" next door.

Due to the terrain's nature, this walk is not suitable for prams but suitable for families with older children. The trail is not accessible for wheelchairs.

Author’s recommendation

Sunset is the perfect time to do this route - the atmosphere is just breathtaking. However, return early enough to finish the route before the dark.

Author

Tal Schindele

Update: September 30, 2022

Difficulty

easy

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,943 m

Lowest point

1,942 m

Track types

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Safety information

We recommend not to walk the tour in extreme weather conditions (e.g., strong wind, snowfall).
In the transitional season (spring and autumn), the road may be closed due to snow and ice.
Plan enough time to return before the dark.
Those traveling with small children should keep a close eye on them, especially in exposed places, and secure them if necessary.

Tips and hints

For an easy view of the route as well as an ideal alignment on-site, we recommend downloading the Outdooractive app.

Start

Parking space at the Giant Forest Museum (1,977 m)

Coordinates:

36.565299, -118.773596

DMS

36°33'55.1"N 118°46'24.9"W

UTM

11S 341291 4048115

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Destination

Parking space at the Giant Forest Museum

Turn-by-turn directions

We park our vehicle in the museum's car park and descend the stairs to the street. When you face the museum (on the other side of the road), you see a path on the left. Turn there and follow the signpost. At the bridge, turn left and continue until you reach the huge and impressive rock. From there, enjoy the view and then return the same way.