Heart of the Giant Forest Hike

A light brown, American black bear walking through the Giant Forest.

A sequoia tree in the late afternoon sun.

A male mule deer with still growing antlers foraging for food.

A hiker caught smiling in front of a fallen sequoia. Showing part of its intricate root system.

Hikers walking around the base of the General Sherman Tree in after a snow storm.

A young family and grandpa walk across the trunk of a fallen sequoia.

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

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

What to expect

General Sherman Tree
30m

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.
Congress Trail
2h

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.
General Sherman Tree
30m

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

Meeting 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.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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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