Hiking | General Grant Tree Trail
Hype:
One of the world's largest living trees. President Coolidge proclaimed it the Nation's Christmas tree in 1926. Visit the historic Gamlin Cabin and the Fallen Monarch along this 1/3 mile paved trail.
Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)
Time: 15-30 minutes
Length: 0.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Fees: Park Entrance
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Navigate to 36.746791, -118.972966.
Start at the General Grant Tree Parking area, 1 mile northwest of the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Closest City or Region: Kings Canyon National Park, California
Coordinates: 36.748258, -118.971154
By Tara Dye
Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Shawn Parker, Marci Parker, Callie Parker, Wade Parker, Aria Parker, Lillian Parker,
We went on the ranger-led tour and heard lots of cool stories about the large Sequoia trees. Cooper did OK because it was early in the morning. The girls were a little bored. They did really like the tree tunnel though.
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