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General Grant Tree Trail

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 4.2 (30)
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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Kings Canyon National Park
  5. Grant Grove
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“This trail is a paved loop that passes by the third largest tree in the world! ”

Melissa Winfield
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Miles

0.8

KM

Loop

6,385' 1,946 m

High

6,337' 1,931 m

Low

56' 17 m

Up

53' 16 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Family Friendly Easy paved trails with lots of views of huge trees and even a fallen tree that everyone can walk through.

Description

This trail is a paved path from the parking lot and passes by some of the biggest trees in the world. The General Grant Tree is the third largest in existence. Look for the charred bark where forest fires have left their mark on these ancient trees and learn about how fires are a vital part of sequoia existence. There are many educational signs along this path, written in English, Spanish, and Braille. Expect to be exploring with a lot of other people, as this is an easy loop to complete. If traveling during peak season, come early before the tourist busses roll in.

There is also a fallen tree that was hollowed out by fire one can even trek through. At the northern end of the trail sits a cabin that's over a hundred years old. Although the General Grant Tree brings the customers in, there are many awe inspiring giants to gaze at. You can just do this loop or explore more nearby trails, including the North Boundary Trail , which can be accessed close to the cabin or the North Grove loop on the west side of the parking lot.

Flora & Fauna

giant sequoias!!!

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Melissa Winfield
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  4.2 from 30 votes

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in Grant Grove

#263

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in Grant Grove

#26

in California

#263

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View from the trail.
May 16, 2023 near Squaw V…, CA
View from the trail.
May 16, 2023 near Squaw V…, CA
View from the trail.
May 16, 2023 near Squaw V…, CA
Sequoias in the Grant Grove
Jan 22, 2016 near Squaw V…, CA
General Grant Tree.
Jan 20, 2016 near Squaw V…, CA
The General Grant Tree towers above the surround forest.
Oct 31, 2018 near Squaw V…, CA

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Aug 14, 2024
Buddy Dunlap
Aug 6, 2024
Mei-Jun Yeh
Jul 9, 2024
Mary Conde
Oct 6, 2023
Jodi K
Sequoias! Finally! Hope this trail is well marked! 1mi
Jul 12, 2023
Ma Gl
Jun 26, 2023
Tim Rowland
May 16, 2023
Stewart Carnes
Oct 13, 2022
Brett Wolfley

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