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I had been hearing about Moro Rock for years, since it’s one of the trails people rave about. Well I had to see for myself, and see what all the fuss was about. It’s just a large granite rock, and it is only 0.5 miles long. Distance wise, pretty much anyone could make this trek. I had set out to hike all the best trails in the park, so I said to myself that Moro Rock is officially on my official Sequoia National Park bucket list.
The Trail The trailhead to General Sherman and Congress Grove begins at Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park. What to Expect The Congress Grove Trail is known for being the home of the General Sherman Tree, the "Nation's Christmas Tree." This hike is just 3 miles roundtrip, and rated as easy. The Senate Amongst this… Continue reading Congress Grove Sequoias
The Lakes Trail was filled with beautiful pristine wilderness scenery all along the way. Late season snow in July made this trip even more interesting. On this trip I was on a mission to explore all the best trails of the park. Snow seemed to be lingering on the high peaks above 9000 feet, and the Lakes Trail was begging to be explored.
I visited Sequoia Park in July of 2023, and travelled on several scenic trails, staying at Lodgepole Campground. The trailhead to Tokopah Falls begins at Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park, just after crossing over the Kaweah River Bridge towards the rear of the campground.
The first step in thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) is get up the nerve to hike 80+ miles in the wilderness, into the middle of nowhere and over one of the tallest peaks in the US, which is Mount Whitney, elevation 14,501 feet. This guide includes: Permit Process Cost of Trip Parking and Transportation Necessary Gear Water Sources Safety and Hazards Itineraries Time Required Rules and Regulations Highlights of the Trail
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