Is one day enough for Sequoia?


Is one day enough for Sequoia? Filled with alpine peaks, deep canyons, and the largest trees in the world, you could spend several days here. However, if you only have one day, you have just enough time to visit the highlights of both parks. We visited Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park on a road trip through California.


Can you still drive a car through a sequoia tree?

Located in the Giant Forest surrounded by mature giant sequoia trees, tunnel log fell across the road nearly a century ago. National park visitors and tourists can come drive their vehicles through this fallen giant sequoia. This is a must stop spot inside the park.


What are the best months to visit Sequoia?

The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June through August, when the weather is the most stable.


Is Sequoia National Park worth seeing?

Visitors to the Giant Forest use a lot of the same words to describe it, including awe-inspiring, amazing and a must-see. The large sequoia grove is located between the Marble and Middle Forks of the Kaweah River and is home to more than 8,000 sequoias – the most of any grove in the park.


Should I go to redwood or Sequoia?

The giant trees are more impressive in Sequoia but it's super touristy imo. If you want to go for long hikes then Sequoia is better. Redwoods are impressive, but really only grow in small groves. If you want short hikes and a foggy beach then Redwoods is great.


Is there a scenic drive through Sequoia National Park?

From your car window, view a wide variety of spectacular landscapes along one of the scenic routes: Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, Generals Highway, Western Divide Highway, and Sherman Pass Road.


Where is the best place to see sequoia trees?

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer some of the best spots to see the behemoths, including the General Sherman tree. Stand below it or take a free park shuttle in the summer to see its size from a distance. Grant Grove and Giant Forest house the largest sequoia groves in the park and are a must-see.


How far is Kings Canyon from Sequoia?

The drive from Zumwalt Meadows in Kings Canyon to our first stop in Sequoia, the General Sherman tree, takes 1.5 to 2 hours (63 miles).


Is Kings Canyon walk difficult?

Check out this 4.6-mile loop trail near Kings Canyon, Northern Territory. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.