Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Park · Tulare County ·
Home to the world's largest trees, offering stunning vistas
Home to the world's largest trees, offering stunning vistas
"Time slows to a primeval pace in the sequoia groves where arboreal giants have watched the seasons for more than 2,000 years. In winter, hike quiet, snowy trails to the General Sherman Tree—among the world’s largest living icons at 275 feet—and take advantage of excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on free, ranger-led walks with shoes provided; for a less strenuous option, drive through the wintry landscape, keeping in mind that tire chains are often required." - 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
"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
"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
"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