Congress Trail – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

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Congress Trail – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

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Congress Trail – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

02:15

7.82km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Congress Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Congress trail is a paved loop that leads by the largest trees in the world. It starts at the General Sherman Tree, the most voluminous tree on the planet. …

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The Senate Giant Sequoias

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Senate is a cluster of super tall Giant Sequoias that offer a breathtaking sight. Standing in the center of this group and looking up reveals the unbelievable size of …

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5.38 km

President Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Giant Sequoia known as "President" in Sequoia National Park is one of the largest trees in the world. Named after President Warren G. Harding in 1923, it is thought …

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5.61 km

Sequoia Grove House

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A great group and away from the crowds

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6.44 km

Congress Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Congress Trail is a paved trail that runs through Sequoia National Park. It passes by many well-known sequoias, including General Sherman Tree.

The path is easy to follow, as …

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6.87 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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7.03 km

General Sherman Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The largest or oldest of the Sequoias. Unfortunately too touristy and very relocated. Still worth seeing and worth a visit.

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7.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (2,090 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 16, 2024,🇺🇲 - General Sherman Tree

Today we visited Sequoia National Park. The journey by car from the motel in Three Rivers was along a 20-mile winding road that is well maintained.
After about an hour's drive you reach the parking lot, which is particularly busy on weekends and is just a 10-minute walk from the General Sherman Tree.
There are enough restrooms at the parking …

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