🥾 Top Hiking Trails in Sequoia National Park 🌲

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Sequoia National Park is home to the largest trees on Earth, glacier-carved valleys, and high Sierra vistas that will leave you speechless. Whether you’re up for a short stroll or a full-on mountain adventure, here are the top hikes you can’t miss:

🌳 Congress Trail
Distance: 2 miles loop
Difficulty: Easy
🏛️ Step off the path behind General Sherman and stroll through a living forest cathedral. See massive trees like the Senate and House, each with stories etched in bark and time.

🪵 Big Trees Trail
Distance: 1.3 miles loop
Difficulty: Easy (paved)
🦌 A perfect family-friendly loop around a lush meadow ringed with sequoias. Great for spotting wildlife and learning about the ecosystem via interpretive signs.

🌄 Moro Rock Trail
Distance: 0.6 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate (with stairs)
⛰️ Climb 350+ granite steps to reach the summit of this granite dome. The reward? A 360° view of the Great Western Divide and deep into the Sierra wilderness.

🌲 Crescent Meadow Loop
Distance: 1.6 miles loop
Difficulty: Easy
🌼 Described by John Muir as the “Gem of the Sierra,” this serene meadow loop is a quiet haven. Don’t miss Tharp’s Log — a cabin built inside a fallen sequoia!

🏞️ Lakes Trail to Heather, Emerald & Pear Lakes
Distance: 12.4 miles round trip
Difficulty: Strenuous
💧 A stunning alpine route that takes you past crystal-clear lakes and granite cliffs. Ideal for experienced hikers looking for a day-long adventure in the high country.

🧗 Alta Peak Trail
Distance: 14 miles round trip
Difficulty: Strenuous
🌄 For serious hikers, this summit trail offers sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada from 11,204 feet. Bring plenty of water and your best camera — you’ll need both.

📌 Hiking Tips:
Arrive early for parking and cooler temps
Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen (high elevation sun is no joke)
Pack out what you pack in — leave the forest as you found it