Sequoia National Forest

We did the Trails of 100 Giants. It cost $12 to park. We got there early ~8am and only two other cars so it was great to walk and just be amazed. It’s hard to grasp what a fire can do to a beautiful place. You will drive through burned woods for miles.

Loved it. We drove for about 90 monutes to get to the trail of 100 giants. And me enjoyed every minute. There's a lot of burnt trees due to the fires but you still have the amazing view of the mountains.

U r driving uphill and suddenly the big sequoias show up. Trails are really nice. I recommend the long trails since it’s not overcrowded and it’s better to get relax and get good pics

The forest is absolutely beautiful and so worth the visit!

I highly recommend this park for any nature lover, explorer, and truly anyone just wanting to explore the outdoors. These trees are amazing! Anyone who wants to go here, they do have options for hikers who are handicapped. Various options for a scenic drive through the park. It is a long drive through so don't expect to get this park done in a couple of hours They have so many different trails to choose from. The park rangers were informative and remember to use the app to know when the different visitor centers open and close. I ran into this issue where I thought all of them closed at 5 but some close earlier then others. They do have water stations and restrooms. Overall loved it and I do plan to come back to hike more trails!

This is way less popular place than the national park. And also very beautiful. We stayed at camp Nelson and saw a lot of sick boys everywhere. Very quiet.

Beautiful, once in a lifetime experience. We spent one day in late June seeing General Grant and hiking a nearby trail. We wished we had several days to spend there. The weather was beautiful, the air smelled like flowers. You could see where the fires came through in areas. There is a long, steep ride into the mountains once you get closer to the park entrance. If you like outdoors, I would dedicate a few days to this park and area. There’s so much to see here we didn’t have time for but, if you’ve never seen the sequoias, even a quick trip is worth it. We are so glad we went. Side note, GPS signal can be sketchy in the mountains. Make sure you pay attention to how you get in and out of the park since you may not have service until getting down the mountain some. They also have maps available at the welcome centers.

An amazing experience to be near these ancient giants in late April. The park was clean and very accessible for all visitors. So glad we took the time to visit. Many people travel long distances to see The General Sherman Tree with its sign so read the forest. Taking time for long, solo photo sessions, in numerous poses, with varied groupings and multiple camera set ups may not be appropriate when it’s busy in this public park.