Stop At: Tunnel Rock, California
The first landmark you'll see is Tunnel Rock, an unusual natural tunnel which was once the only way into the park.
NOTE: This 110+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Sequoia & Kings Canyon in 2-3 hours.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marble Falls, 47050 Generals Hwy, Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, California 93271
Then you'll pass the Marble Falls Trail, which leads up a flower-lined path in a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Amphitheater Point, General Highway, California
After that is your first viewpoint: Amphitheater Point. From here, you'll have sweeping views of the valleys far below.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Crystal Cave, California 93271
An optional detour can take you to Crystal Cave, a marble karst cave beloved by intrepid explorers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Giant Forest Museum, 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271, USA
Then there's the Giant Forest Museum, home to one of the park's largest trees and a quick and easy trail which shows off some seriously impressive flora.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vista Point, Sequoia National Park,, 12 Generals Hwy, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262, USA
Next up is the Generals Highway Lookout, a popular spot boasting panoramic views.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moro Rock Trail, Sequoia National Park, California 93262
Just beyond Hanging Rock Trail, you'll come to Moro Rock, a must-see spot. Here, you can climb stairs carved into the rock to reach an overlook like no other.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Squatters Cabin, California 93262, USA
Up next are a group of trails which can take you to the historic abodes of Squatter's Cabin and Tharp's Log, long abandoned but still full of cool history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, California
Following the trail will lead you to General Sherman, the world's largest tree. At 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter, this is a sight you won't soon forget!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: General Sherman Tree, California
Following the trail will lead you to General Sherman, the world's largest tree. At 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter, this is a sight you won't soon forget!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Big Baldy, Generals Highway, California
Continuing on, you'll pass the trailhead leading to Big Baldy, a mountain peak overlooking the beautiful Redwood Canyon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Congress Trail, Generals Hyway, California
Also by General Sherman, you'll have the chance to hike the Congress Trail, which takes you to another of the park's most impressive groves.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Redwood Mountain Overlook, Highway 198, California
Then there's the Redwood Mountain Overlook, which looks out across one of the largest redwood groves in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: General Grant Tree Trail, Grant Tree Road, California 93628
Next is the trailhead which leads to the General Grant Tree, another must-see destination.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kings Canyon Overlook, CA-198, Hume, CA 93628, USA
After that is King's Canyon Overlook, which boasts unbeatable views of the King's Canyon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Panoramic Point, California
You tour through Sequoia National Park concludes with the jaw-dropping Panoramic Point overlook, but those who are looking for more adventure can continue on to the beauty of Kings Canyon!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Stump, Hume, CA 93628, USA
You'll also have the opportunity to visit the 20-foot high Chicago Stump, all that’s left of a once-mighty, 3,200-year-old sequoia.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boyden Cavern, California 93633
Then there's Boyden Cavern, a marble cave which boasts unique and fascinating mineral formations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zumwalt Meadow Trail, 47050 Generals Highway, California
Then there's the trail for Zumwalt Meadow, which offers a scenic contrast to the powerful rock formations deep in the heart of Kings Canyon. This lush meadow is especially splendid in summer and fall.
Duration: 10 minutes
