Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Park · Tulare County
California
Highlights
Giant sequoias, stunning views, Moro Rock climb, diverse trails.
Giant sequoias, stunning views, Moro Rock climb, diverse trails.
"I noted that California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks similarly suffered high rates of park fatalities." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I take advantage of ranger-led moonlight walks and sequoia grove hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon to learn about these giants and experience the parks beyond daytime crowds." - Jessica Chapel
"A long-distance hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and challenging terrain."
"Giant sequoia groves take on a primeval stillness in winter, with quiet, snowy trails leading to icons like the towering General Sherman Tree (about 275 feet tall); the parks are excellent for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing—often with free ranger-led walks that provide shoes—and winter driving may require tire chains." - Sarah L. Stewart Sarah L. Stewart Sarah L. Stewart is a Florida-based freelance magazine writer and editor specializing in travel, recreation, science, and health topics. Her work appears in Travel + Leisure, Outside, Backpacker, The Huffington Post, and other national publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Home to some of the biggest trees in North America, the parks offer 14 scenic campgrounds. Campgrounds are located in Grant Grove Village, the foothills of Sequoia National Park, Lodgepole and Giant Forest areas, Cedar Grove, and the Mineral King area. Reservations are recommended. South Fork, Potwisha, and Azalea sites are open year-round." - Travel + Leisure Editors
