Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park in California is a federal park created to protect groves of giant sequoias and high Sierra landscapes; it was established in 1890 and is best known for its enormous trees. The park preserves old-growth forest, alpine terrain and deep granite canyons.

The park’s headline attraction is the giant sequoia groves, including the General Sherman tree, noted as the largest known single-stem tree by volume. Visitors also use short trails and overlooks such as Moro Rock for panoramic views and access to the forested high-country.

Protected at the end of the 19th century specifically to conserve sequoia trees from logging, the park has been managed to balance visitor access with conservation of ancient groves and natural fire regimes. Infrastructure and trails have been developed to concentrate visitation and protect sensitive areas.

Sequoia National Park lies in the southern Sierra Nevada of eastern California, with park roads and trailheads accessed from mountain towns such as Three Rivers and by routes ascending from the western San Joaquin Valley.

• General Sherman tree: Home to the General Sherman tree, the largest known single-stem tree on Earth by volume, which is a primary destination within the park.
• Date of establishment: Established in 1890 to protect giant sequoias, the park conserves ancient trees and mountain landscapes in the southern Sierra Nevada.

What to See #

• Giant Forest (General Sherman): Giant Forest is the sequoia grove that contains the General Sherman tree and many other large sequoias, with trails and interpretive signs throughout the grove.
• Moro Rock viewpoint: Moro Rock is a granite dome with a short stairway that leads to panoramic views of the surrounding Sierra landscape and the park's deep canyons.
• Sequoia groves and trails: The park includes multiple sequoia groves and backcountry trails that provide access to high-elevation forests and mountain scenery.