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Heart of the Giant Forest Hike

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USAby Big Trees Tours

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 7 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Enjoy a nice walk through the Giant Forest while we walk down a paved trail to the world’s largest tree, the General Sherman Tree. From there we will walk deeper into the Giant Forest. Along the way we will learn about the wildlife and plants that call this forest their home. Keep a watchful eye for a chance to see some of them in real life. If we are lucky we might even stumble into a black bear or two! Customization is available for medical and mobility accommodations only. Trip needs 3 participants to operate.

What's included

  • Emergency Contact Equipment
  • Knowledgeable guide with over 9 years in these Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Please bring your own food and drinks.
  • All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

  1. 1

    General Sherman Tree

    30 min

    After meeting we will walk down a sloped, paved path to see the General Sherman Tree. This sequoia is the largest single living tree by volume in the world.

  2. 2

    Congress Trail

    2 hours

    From the General Sherman Tree, we will walk up the paved path of the Congress Trail. We will see many sequoias and maybe some wildlife on our way. Some named trees we will pass are the Presidents Tree, the House Group, and the Senate Group.

  3. 3

    General Sherman Tree

    30 min

    After hiking the Congress trail we will pass by the General Sherman Tree one last time as we walk up the hill to the trailhead.

Meeting and pickup

This option is for ADA guests only. The only parking here is for those with valid ADA Parking Placards. I will be standing in the cobblestone median between the shuttle stop and the ADA Parking Lot.

We will meet at the trailhead which is located near the bathroom and shuttle stop. I stand next to a permanent sign that reads "Your Tour Starts Here". During June, July, and August there is a free shuttle that can take you from any parking lot in the Giant Forest to our meeting location.

End point

This option is for ADA guests only. The only parking here is for those with valid ADA Parking Placards. I will be standing in the cobblestone median between the shuttle stop and the ADA Parking Lot.

We will meet at the trailhead which is located near the bathroom and shuttle stop. I stand next to a permanent sign that reads "Your Tour Starts Here". During June, July, and August there is a free shuttle that can take you from any parking lot in the Giant Forest to our meeting location.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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