Hikes in Sequoia National Forest

Below is a collection of trails in Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. These hikes are listed from north to south, but the table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you select your next trek. Each trail links to its own report complete with photos, maps, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these trails.

Needles Lookout

Hiking Sequoia National Forest

Giant Sequoia National Monument protects 38 Giant Sequoia Groves within the 1,787 square miles of Sequoia National Forest.
The integration of the national agencies is complicated, the natural beauty is not. Located on the western divide of the Sierra Nevada Mountains south of Sequoia National Park, the forest offers access to striking mountains, meadows, and groves. On holiday weekends, when SNP fills with tourists, visit Sequoia National Forest and sacrifice a bit of notoriety for Sierra serenity.

There is car camping available along Western Divide Highway, and with the exception of Trail of 100 Giants, hiking in Sequoia National Forest is free.

Trail	Description	Distance	Latitude, Longitude
	Needles Lookout in Giant Sequoia National Monument This out and back hike visits a fire tower with unbeatable views of the region.	5 miles 450 feet	36.109822, -118.484724
	Dome Rock in Giant Sequoia National Monument This short out and back hike just off Western Divide Highway provides a great view of the valley below.	0.5 miles	36.064945, -118.528798
	Natural Water Slide in Giant Sequoia National Monument This out and back hike visits a refreshing natural water slide on the eastern side of the Great Western Divide.	1 mile	36.037554, -118.517296
	Trail of 100 Giants in Giant Sequoia National Monument This pave loop visits a grove of Giant Sequoias alongside Western Divide Highway.	0.5 miles	35.977959, -118.592566