2 to 4 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
4 people
English
Explore ancient groves and sweeping views at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks with this self-guided driving tour bundle. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, with hands-free functionality, and offline access, so you can use the app even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, text, and hidden gems.
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.
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Then you’ll pass the Marble Falls Trail, which leads up a flower-lined path in a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.
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After that is your first viewpoint: Amphitheater Point. From here, you’ll have sweeping views of the valleys far below.
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An optional detour can take you to Crystal Cave, a marble karst cave beloved by intrepid explorers.
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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.
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Next up is the Generals Highway Lookout, a popular spot boasting panoramic views.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Continuing on, you’ll pass the trailhead leading to Big Baldy, a mountain peak overlooking the beautiful Redwood Canyon.
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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.
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Then there’s the Redwood Mountain Overlook, which looks out across one of the largest redwood groves in the world.
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Next is the trailhead which leads to the General Grant Tree, another must-see destination.
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After that is King’s Canyon Overlook, which boasts unbeatable views of the King’s Canyon.
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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!
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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.
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Then there’s Boyden Cavern, a marble cave which boasts unique and fascinating mineral formations.
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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.
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