Hyatt Place Delano

This is a great springtime and winter hike through a deep canyon in the Foothills region of Sequoia National Park. This route climbs through chaparral to the Marble Falls cascade. As you follow switchbacks through the woodlands and chaparral, you'll encounter oaks, cottonwoods, redbuds, and dogwoods. A wide variety of flowers are abundant along this trail in the spring months. You'll be able to hear the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River through the woods, especially as you near the falls. The...

As you drive into Sequoia National Park, you can’t miss the granite dome of Moro Rock looming above you. Moro Rock is an impressive geologic feature that can be viewed from above or below. To reach the top of the dome and the famous viewpoint, take this route from the Moro Rock parking area up a steep staircase that climbs 300 feet to the summit. From the top, you’ll see the Great Western Divide peaks, the San Joaquin Valley, and the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. Consider summiting...

As you drive into Sequoia National Park, you can’t miss the granite dome of Moro Rock looming above you. Moro Rock is an impressive geologic feature that can be viewed from above or below. To reach the top of the dome and the famous viewpoint, you can either take this trail from the Giant Forest Museum parking area, or take a shuttle to the famous 300-foot staircase to the summit. For the much shorter staircase route that is considered to be the main Moro Rock summit route, please visit:...

This paved, family-friendly trail offers several colorful educational displays focusing on the giant sequoia ecosystem. It passes by the Giant Forest Museum, the Clara Barton Tree, Round Meadow, and various Giant Sequoia and young Sequoia groves. You can explore the Giant Forest area year-round, however keep in mind that park roads can close for snow and other winter conditions. Tire chains are also required depending on the season. The Giant Forest area is busiest during the summer months,...

This version of the Congress Trail is the most accessible route. To park at this trailhead, a placard is required. You can also take the free park shuttle here. This popular paved trail first takes you to the General Sherman Tree and then into the heart of the Giant Forest where hundreds of "monarch" giant sequoias stand. You'll travel past Lincoln, Washington, General Lee, the President, the Senate, and Congress sequoias. No other trail in the park has so many large sequoia clusters in such...