Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Home of the largest trees on earth - the giant sequoias, including General Sherman, and a deep canyon in the southern Sierra Nevada.
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These twin parks in the southern Sierra Nevada protect the giant sequoias, the largest living things on earth by volume, groves of ancient trees so vast that standing among them humbles everyone. General Sherman, the biggest tree of all, grows here, and beyond the groves lie the deep gorge of Kings Canyon and high wilderness.
What you actually see
- General Sherman Tree - the largest tree on earth by volume, in the Giant Forest.
- The Giant Forest - the great grove of sequoias with easy trails among them.
- Moro Rock - the granite dome with a stairway to a Sierra panorama.
- Kings Canyon - the deep glacier-and-river gorge to the north.
When to go
Late spring to autumn for full access; the sequoia groves are beautiful year-round, with snow in winter closing higher roads. Summer is busiest, so early starts help.
Honest expectations
The parks are large and less visited than Yosemite, but the roads are winding and slow, so allow time. Some roads and areas close in winter with snow. Wildfires have affected parts in recent years, so check conditions before visiting.
Nearby
Yosemite is to the north; the Sierra Nevada high country and the Central Valley spread around.
What to pack for Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
