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Best trails in Sequoia National Park

Best trails in Sequoia National Park

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United States
#24 of 60 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Sequoia National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 133 great trails for hiking, camping, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 20 easy hiking trails in Sequoia National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 6 to 36,013 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Sequoia National Park.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
Starting at $20
Accessibility
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
(559) 565-3341
Entrance pass
Motorcycle

This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling on a motorcycle, scooter, or similar motorized vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.

$30
Purchase pass
Non-commercial Groups

Non-commercial groups traveling in vehicles that have a capacity of up to 15 passengers pay a $35 vehicle entrance fee or use a park pass. Groups traveling in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged $20 per person, up to the maximums listed for commercial groups with comparable passenger capacity ($100 or $200). People 15 years old or younger, anyone with a pass that may be used for park entry, and drivers hired for transportation only are exempt from the per person fee.

$20
Per Person

This entry fee is for a single person traveling on foot or by bicycle. It is valid for 1-7 days in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.

$20
Private Vehicle

This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.

$35
Purchase pass
Annual pass
Park

This pass is valid for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable.

$70
Purchase pass
All U.S. national parks

Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Foothills, Lodgepole, and Kings Canyon Visitor Centers, and the Giant Forest Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms. Orientation films include closed captioning.

Loaner wheelchairs are available at the Giant Forest Museum, Lodgepole Visitor Center, or Kings Canyon Visitor Center. Assistive listening devices, audio descriptions, tactile exhibits, and Braille and text materials are available.

Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call (559) 565-3729 or email seki_information@nps.gov at least 1-2 weeks in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Sequoia National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

The shuttle buses in the park's Giant Forest and Lodgepole areas are wheelchair accessible, and drivers announce each stop.

Temporary parking placards for those driving personal vehicles without DMV-issued parking placards are available at any visitor center. No documentation is required for a temporary parking placard.

For more information on shuttles, visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/parktransit.htm.

Facilities

The Foothills, Lodgepole, and Kings Canyon Visitor Centers, and Giant Forest Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms. Orientation films include closed captioning.

Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park and John Muir Lodge in Kings Canyon National Park have wheelchair accessible rooms.

Camping

Wheelchair accessible sites are available in most campgrounds, with extended picnic tables, raised grills, and generally packed, level ground.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

Trail reviews for Sequoia National Park

54,352 trailgoers Busiest in July
Apr 29, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Topokah Falls is a stunning waterfall in the Sequoia National Park, cold water but I have to perform my own ritual(cold water plunge or jump into the pool )

Conditions: Wildflowers, Well maintained
Tokopah Falls
May 27, 2025
Great conditionsGreat views

must see in sequoia National park !!

Congress Trail
Jun 9, 2025Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Fantastic trail! Trail starts near the General Sherman tree photo op. Paved and shaded with a few inclines. Great way to view the Sequoias up close and personal. There were quite a few people on the trail but that is to be expected during this time of the year. There are restrooms and water station nearby.

Difficulty: Easy
Congress Trail via Generals Highway Trailhead
Jun 9, 2025Walking
Great conditionsGreat views

Sequoia NP - Moro rock loop

Moro Rock via Alta, Bear Hill, and Moro Rock Trail Loop
Jun 9, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedGreat views

Nice series of interconnected trails that provides a lot of variety. Great views of the snow capped mountain peaks. The views from Bobcat Point are amazing. They are even better from Eagle View. A lot of Sequoia trees, ferns and flowers. Awesome views of the meadow from many places. Overall a fun trail.

Bobcat Point and Eagle View via Sugar Pine and Crescent Meadow Loop
Jun 8, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Popular section of the sequoia forest! General Sherman was busy!

Parking: Permit required, Paid, Small lot
General Sherman Tree via Generals Highway Trailhead
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Sequoia National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Sequoia National Park is General Sherman Tree Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 4,266 reviews. This trail is 1.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 190 ft.

What is the longest trail in Sequoia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Sequoia National Park is Big SEKI Loop. This trail is estimated to be 154.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Sequoia National Park?

There are 133 trails in Sequoia National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 55,827 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sequoia National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Sequoia National Park has you covered. Big SEKI Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 36,013 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mt. Whitney via Bubbs Creek, PCT, High Sierra, Avalanche Pass Loop, which will get you 21,555 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Sequoia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 78 camping trails in Sequoia National Park and the most popular is Tokopah Falls with an average 4.8 star rating from 7,023 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Sequoia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 63 running trails in Sequoia National Park and the most popular is Tokopah Falls with an average 4.8 star rating from 7,023 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Sequoia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Sequoia National Park which is Generals Highway Scenic Drive with an average 4.7 star rating from 72 community reviews.