Hikes in Calaveras County

Made famous by one-time resident Mark Twain's short story, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, this one thousand square mile swath of the sierra foothills has a lot to offer to present day visitors. In addition to the famed jumping frog jubilee and a popular wine-tasting town, Calaveras County has several areas for hiking. Not far from Yosemite National Park on the west side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the sparely populated county is covered with rugged subalpine woodlands largely protected by Stanislaus National Forest. ... Read more.
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Paradise Creek
in Sequoia National Park

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Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park
People head out to Paradise Creek in Sequoia National Park with one thing in mind: swimming in the relaxing pools. This easy 0.5-mile round trip hike leaves from the east side of Buckeye Flat Campground near site 28. The trail follows the north side of the Kaweah River along a flat track before descending to a wooden bridge. Cross the river here above a wide and mesmerizing section of the river. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Creeks · National Parks · Wildflowers
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 75 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 22, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Marble Falls
in Sequoia National Park

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Marble Falls in Sequoia National Park
Marble Falls Trail begins from Potwisha Campground in the foothills region of Sequoia National Park. The 8-mile round trip trail is the perfect spot for a spring hike. Follow a flower-lined path up a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall. In April and May, much of the trail is colored with flowers, giving hikers plenty to look at on the way to Marble Falls. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Waterfalls · Wildflowers
Distance: 8 miles · Elevation change: 2150 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 22, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Buckeye Flat Campground and Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park

Campgrounds | Sequoia
Buckeye Flat Campground and Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park
During a spring visit to Sequoia National Park, temperatures in the high country can still be quite cold. Night time temperatures can fall below freezing and there will be snow on the ground in places. While that may not sound pleasant, camping in the foothills during this time is perfect. There are two campgrounds to choose from. Both offer plenty of shade and mild evening temperatures. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 22, 2010 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Sierra Nevada

Giant Forest Museum
in Sequoia National Park

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Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park
A visit to the front country of Sequoia National Park should include a stop at the Giant Forest Museum. Here you can learn a lot about Sequoiadendron Giganteum and ask the ranger stationed inside for advise on what to see during your visit to the park. The rustic building that houses the museum was built in 1928 on a design by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Giant Forest · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 21, 2010 Last updated: August 29, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Moro Rock
in Sequoia National Park

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Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park
Moro Rock is a prominent granite protrusion on the edge of the Giant Forest visible to everyone driving up the Generals Highway into Sequoia National Park from the south. The hike up Moro Rock is a classic, composed of over 350 steps in a picturesque quarter mile climb. Its status as one of the most popular hikes in Sequoia National Park is well earned. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Domes · Giant Forest · National Parks · Stairs
Distance: 0.6 miles · Elevation change: 300 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 21, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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