Near Trail of 100 Giants
Giant Sequoias
Near Trail of 100 Giants
Trail of 100 Giants
Near Trail of 100 Giants
Trail of 100 Giants
Near Trail of 100 Giants
This is one of the first sequoias on the loop.
Near Trail of 100 Giants
Sequoia National Park's Redwood Meadow Campground is quite nice!

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Trail of 100 Giants

4.6 (7 Ratings)
A leisurely route through a giant sequoia grove.
1.3
mi
Distance
126
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly
Access Issues
There are road closures in winter (typically November - April), check the USFS <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79825">site</a>. $10/vehicle fee.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.26mi
Distance
126ft
Elevation Gain
126ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,252ft
High Point
6,149ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
A leisurely stroll through a giant sequoia grove on a short, paved trail. There are maps available on the USFS site and small information plaques that point out highlights along the way. Major highlights include the cluster of "sentinels" and a fallen giant sequoia.
History & Background
The ancient giant sequoias are breathtaking.

Route Conditions

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