Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

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Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

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Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

02:33

8.86km

220m

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 1, 2026

Tips

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Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9 m

High Sierra Trailhead (West)

Highlight • Trail

The western trailhead of the High Sierra Trail begins in Sequoia National Park at Crescent Meadow. Crescent Meadow is known as the “Gem of the Sierra” and is a truly …

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1.64 km

Black Arch Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Black Arch Tree is a giant sequoia in Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. The center of the tree has been burned out, so you are able to walk through the base of the giant tree.

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2.73 km

McKinley Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another giant to say hello to.

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3.75 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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3.92 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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5.26 km

Hollowed-Out Sequoia Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

This tree is a great example of how sequoias have evolved to stand tall — and stay alive — even when passing fires burn literal holes into their trunks. You …

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5.82 km

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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8.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.68 km

172 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 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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