What to do in Sequoia National Park, CA

Though it is not the tallest, widest or oldest tree on Earth, the General Sherman Tree is the largest single-stem tree by volume. Get close to the mighty sequoia to marvel at its gargantuan form.

The Big Trees Trail is a scenic route running between the giant redwoods of Sequoia National Park. Well-paved and fairly level, the trail is the perfect setting for a tranquil and accessible hike and is also open to wheelchair use. Stretch your neck muscles to gaze up at some of the tallest living specimens on the planet.

The Giant Forest Museum is devoted to the giant sequoia, a huge tree species that grows in the nearby Giant Forest. Explore the exhibits inside the museum for a fascinating introduction to the colossal tree species before venturing off along nearby nature trails to see giant sequoias up close.

The Tunnel Log is a passageway carved into a giant redwood that lies across a road in Sequoia National Park. Seeming to defy logic, the tunnel fulfils the classic childhood dream of being able to actually drive through a tree. Bring your kids along this part of the road to make the journey truly memorable for them.

Explore the history of the Native American people who once lived at the Hospital Rock site. Inspect paintings on the rocks done by Native American artists and see other evidence that helps show what life was like for the 500 Potwisha Native Americans who first settled at this spot.