Moro Rock Trail

The Moro Rock trail starts at the Giant Forest Museum. You can park across the street in the Big Trees Trail parking lot and walk across the road. You can visit the museum and gift shop before you start your hike. Start along the road toward Moro Rock and on the right side of the road, you'll see the Moro Rock Trail sign. It is a singletrack dirt trail that meanders through the forest. As you make your way along the trail, you can see Giant Sequoias all around you. These giants tower above the trail and provide shade throughout the day, which makes it a great hike no matter what time of day. Because of the elevation, it is cooler in the forest than it is in the foothills. While the trees provide shade and your gaze is drawn to the giants that tower above you, don't forget to look at the ground. You can see sequoia cones that have fallen from the trees, and the many soft plants that grow in the shady understory. Around 1.25 miles, the Bear Hill Trail joins the Moro Rock trail from the left hand side. At 1.4 miles, the trail forks. You can go to the right and follow the Viewpoint Spur that goes out to a side view of Moro Rock. This makes a great spot for sunsets as well. Continuing straight, the trail crosses the road and climbs a short hill above.The Soldiers Trail breaks off the the left at 1.6 miles, and the main trail then descends to the !Moro Rock Loop Road parking area. From here, the trail climbs steeply up Moro Rock via stone steps. On the stairs and on top of Moro Rock, sections of the trail have handrails, but you should still be mindful of the drop offs and keep a close eye on children.There are great view points on the way to the top of the rock. You 'll see the foothills to the west and the Western Divide to the east. Once you have enjoyed the views, you can continue following any of the trails in the area to extend your day hiking among the Giant Sequoias, or follow the trail the same way back to your car.