Man and woman infront for sequoia entrance sign. The entrance sign has an indian on it
Ash Mountain Entrance, Sequoia National Park


Located side-by-side in the southern Sierra Nevada, Sequoia and Kings Canyon are the land of GIANTS. These jaw-dropping sister parks will have you walking amongst the largest living things on Earth, and driving winding mountain highways down into massive, rugged canyons.

Places

Sequoia

Kings Canyon

  • General Sherman Tree ✮✮✮ The largest living tree on Earth by volume! Incredibly, this massive, ancient wonder exists right here in America.
  • Congress Trail ✮✮✮ Walking this trail feels like wandering among living beings. These giants are named after famous Americans, making for a very fun “presidential tree hunt.”
  • Moro Rock ✮✮✮ A short, slightly adventurous hike up 400 stone stairs. You are rewarded with an incredible, sweeping viewpoint of the mountains and valleys below.
  • Generals Highway ✮✮✮ Why walk when you can DRIVE amongst giants? This spectacular scenic road winds its way through mountains, valleys, and towering Sequoias.
  • General Grant Tree ✮✮✮ Our FAVORITE tree in both parks. It is actually thicker at the base than Sherman, and has a more reverent feel due to fewer crowds. It’s also the Nation’s Christmas Tree!
  • Kings Canyon Scenic Byway ✮✮✮ A stunning, wow-inducing mountain drive. It drops you down into possibly the deepest canyon in the United States.
  • Zumwalt Meadow ✮✮✮ A lovely, peaceful walk across a lush, grass-filled mountain meadow. You will be surrounded by massive boulders and soaring granite peaks.

Plan an Unforgettable Western Road Trip in Hours, Not Weeks

13 road trip ideas across the West so you know where to go, how long to stay, and what to see

*Sample routes from 4–31 days across national parks and hidden gems
*Driving times + best stops so you don’t miss the good stuff
*Season + weather notes to avoid closed roads and peak‑crowd days
*Lodging ideas in the right spots so you cut backtracking

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Beautiful green meadow with pine trees and mountains
Zumwalt Meadows

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