California has many parks to enjoy year round. Â If Sequoia National Park is on your list, a full day here will allow you to see some of the wonderful features of the park. Â Check them out below.
Tokopah Falls Trail
Start your morning off at a waterfall! Â Make your way to the Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground when you enter the park. Â Here you’ll find plenty of parking past the Visitor Center but before the bridge that goes into the last part of the campground. Â There is a restroom on the corner. Â Once you park, cross the bridge and the trailhead will be on your right.
Tokopah Falls Trail is 1.7 miles to the waterfall. Â You’ll hike next to the river just about the entire way to the falls. Â Marmots and Bears frequent the area so be on the look out. Â The landscape is so beautiful in the area with its diversity. Â So many things to look at and explore. Â
Giant Forest Museum
Once you’ve taken in the views at the waterfall, make your way to the Giant Forest Museum. Â You can either drive your vehicle to the parking area or take the free shuttle from Lodgepole. Â The parking area at the museum is a good size but it does fill up quickly, especially in peak season. Â Inside the museum, you’ll learn more about the park and then hop on the shuttle that takes you to General Sherman Tree and the Congress Trail.
Congress Trail
The iconic General Sherman Tree is the tallest tree in the world, by volume. Â It’s a must see in the park so grab your selfie stick! Â This tree also sits at the beginning of the Congress Trail. Â This paved, loop trail is just under 3 miles. Â On your hike you’ll see small waterfalls, fallen sequoias, signs of the fire that came through the area, and additional named trees such as “The House” and “The Senate” which form small groupings in the forest.
Moro Rock
An incredible view as far as the eye can see of the park. Â Moro Rock is only open in the summer because of the complexities of getting to the top. Â First of all, you’ll want to take the shuttle from the Giant Forest Museum. Â There is a small parking area at the trailhead, but it is constantly full so the shuttle is a better option. Â Once there, you’ll make your way up the 350 stone and concrete steps to the top. Â It’s not a long hike, but can be strenuous so take your time with the steps. Â The view’s not going anywhere.
Other options for your day in Sequoia National Park may include Crystal Cave and Tunnel Log. Â Regardless of how you spend your day, this is an amazing park and you don’t want to miss it!
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