Sequoia National Park (California) - Travel Guide for New Visitors to Central California
Sequoia National park is home to some of the largest and oldest sequoia trees in the world.
Sequoia National park iconic landmark is the famous General Sherman Tree - the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.
Sequoia national park is located on Hwy 198 aka Generals Hwy in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California.
The nearest commercial airport is located in Fresno, California.
Sequoia National Park has two entrances-
1). Big Stump Entrance on Hwy 180 (same as Kings Canyon National Park Entrance) - Good for long vehicles as road is not that winding.
2). Ash Mountain Entrance on Hwy 198 or Generals Hwy.
Sequoia National Park has three Visitors centers all located along Hwy 198 (Generals Hwy)
1). Foothills Visitor Center near Ash Mountian Entrance.
2). Giant Forest Museum
3). Lodgepole Visitor Center
Please note that Sequoia National forest does not have any gas station, so come prepared.
Things to see and do at Sequoia National Forest -
1). General Sherman Tree
2). Giant Sequoia Forest
3). Crystal Cave - Tickets needed (Book Online if planning to visit)
4). Moro Rock Hike
5). Tunnel Log Experience
Depending upon your interest, speed, and crowd you will need a day or more to see this Sequoia National Park.
