What is Giant Sequoia known for?

Thirty-plus groves of the world’s largest trees. The signature experience is trail of 100 giants, set among sierra forest & sequoia groves.

What are the top things to do at Giant Sequoia?

Trail of 100 Giants, Boole Tree, Converse Basin, Kings River canyon, Dome Rock.

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National Monument · California

Giant Sequoia National Monument

Q: When is the best time to visit Giant Sequoia?

Late spring through fall. Half the planet’s remaining giant sequoia groves, protected across the Sierra Nevada around (and outside) the national parks. The Trail of 100 Giants lets you walk among them without the park crowds.

Thirty-plus groves of the world’s largest trees

TypeNational Monument

StateCalifornia

Best seasonLate spring through fall

Don’t missTrail of 100 Giants

Half the planet’s remaining giant sequoia groves, protected across the Sierra Nevada around (and outside) the national parks. The Trail of 100 Giants lets you walk among them without the park crowds.

What to see

Trail of 100 Giants
Boole Tree
Converse Basin
Kings River canyon
Dome Rock

Plan around it

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On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.

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What to see

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