Sierra Trails
Dome Rock Sequoia Monument Hike
As the straightforward name implies, Dome Rock is a large dome... made of rock, specifically granite. The dome offers easy-to-reach views of Sequoia National Forest and Golden Trout Wilderness. A short dirt road ends alongside the 400-foot tall, 800-foot wide protrusion. From there, a quick trail takes hikers to the top.Dome Rock is similar to other granite domes… Read more.
Sequoia Trail
Moro Rock Sequoia National Park hiking trail
Moro Rock is the prominent granite protrusion viewed by everyone driving up to the Giant Forest from the south. The Moro Rock hike is a classic (so classic the photos came out black and white). Its status as one of the most popular hikes in Sequoia National Park is well earned.Moro Rock rises 6,725 feet above sea level, but hikers only have to climb the last 300 feet… Read more.
Sequoia Trail
Beetle Rock Hike Sequoia National Park trail California
Beetle Rock looks down on the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas from Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park and delivers tremendous views with little effort. While it doesn’t really qualify as a hike, (although those determined to hike to this granite dome can do so) the rock is definitely worth checking out.On the south side of the Giant Forest Museum parking lot, a… Read more.
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Sunset Rock Sequoia Hike
Sunset Rock offers fine westerly views across Sequoia National Park. After walking amongst the Giant Sequoias or hiking more serious trails in the Sierras, a stroll out to Sunset Rock may be the best way to end the day.Across the road from the Giant Forest Museum, start down a paved trail which descends to a wooden bridge over Little Deer Creek. Cross the footpath that… Read more.
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