Overview

Hype:

Two trails lead to the Sherman Tree. Parking for the Main Trail is off the Wolverton Road. The trail runs half a mile down to the tree. It has a few stairs and is paved. As you walk, you'll enter the Giant Forest sequoia grove. Exhibits along the trail explain the natural history of giant sequoias. The walk back is slightly uphill.

Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)

Time: 15 minutes to 1 hour

Length: 1-1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Park Entrance

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Links: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/sherman.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 36.584775, -118.749847.

Route

From the main trailhead, head south. The trail system is paved and well signed. Continue for 0.5 miles to the General Sherman Tree.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Sequoia National Park, California

Coordinates: 36.581673, -118.751448

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July 25, 2019 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Shawn Parker, Marci Parker, Callie Parker, Wade Parker, Aria Parker, Lillian Parker,

Story

Shawn took Callie, Lillian, and Cooper to the Congress Trail while the rest of us visited Crystal Cave. When we were done with the cave tour, we met up with them and explore the Congress Trail as well. We started at the regular trailhead to the north and hiked down the trail. We were amazed at the size of the trees. They were huge! The footprint was especially eye-opening because we could stand in the middle of the footprint and feel the scale. We explored all up and down the different paths then headed back.

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