Hikes in Sequoia National Park

Below is a list of trails in Sequoia National Park. 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.

Tokopah Falls

Hiking Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park was established in 1890 and only Yellowstone has been a national park longer. Today, SNP covers 630 square miles, and most of that is a road-less haven for backpackers. In fact, there are no roads entering the park from the north, south, or west making this the largest area unpenetrated by roads in the continental United States. This preserves the beauty of Sequoia National Park and the treasures it contains. Within the boundaries of the park is Mt. Whitney, the highest point in California and the lower 48.

One could easily spend weeks exploring Sequoia National Park, but if you are only in the park for a day, the short hikes to the General Sherman Tree (largest in the world) and Moro Rock (panoramic viewpoint) should not be missed. If there is time, consider hiking to Tokopah Falls or Tharp’s Log.

Trail	Description	Distance	Latitude, Longitude
	Tokopah Falls This gradual out and back visits the tallest waterfall in Sequoia National Park.	3.4 miles	36.613952, -118.693743
	General Sherman Tree This paved out at back visits the world's biggest tree.	1 mile	36.583219, -118.750734
	Congress Loop This easy paved loop visits the forth and fifth tallest Sequoias in the world (among others).	2 miles	36.575362, -118.751421
	Sunset Rock This out and back visits a large granite dome with great views to the west.	2 miles	36.575925, -118.775439
	Beetle Rock This short walk from the Giant Forest Museum to Beetle Rock visits a granite dome with great views and stunning sunsets.	0.25 miles	36.564122, -118.775514
	Crescent Meadow This level loop visits a Sequoia you can stand inside (Chimney Tree) and another that someone used to live in (Tharp's Log).	1.6 miles	36.554884, -118.749207
	Moro Rock This 0.6 mile hike sports panoramic views and should be considered a mandatory hike for first time visitors to Sequoia National Park.	0.6 miles 300 feet	36.545449, -118.765519
	Marble Falls This out and back hike takes a flower-lined path up a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.	8 miles	36.55421, -118.791919
	Paradise Creek This short stroll leaves Buckeye Flats Campground to visit the perfect swimming hole for a hot summer day in the Sierras.	1 - 6 mile	36.519288, -118.761254
	Panther Creek This out and back follows the Middle Fork Trail to a 100 foot waterfall into the Middle Fork of Kaweah River.	6 miles (or further) 600 feet	36.54044, -118.721037
	Hockett Trail This hike descends gradually to a bridge crossing East Fork Kaweah River. From here hikers can continue on to East Fork Sequoia Grove and further into the backcountry of Mineral King.	2.5 to 4.5 miles (or further)	36.464097, -118.66817
	Eagle Lake Trail The out and back climbs the west side of Mineral King Valley to a high-elevation lake.	7.2 miles 2,200 feet	36.416759, -118.605911
	Monarch Lakes Trail This out and back hike visits a spectacular pair of lakes high above Mineral King Valley.	9.4 miles 2,500 feet	36.453241, -118.566259