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General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

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General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

Moderate

5.0

(6)

70

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General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

04:22

15.2km

380m

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

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Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.03 km

Giant Sequoia Cross-Section

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not far from the famous Sequoia Tunnel and General Sherman is a large cross-section of a giant sequoia. This piece of natural history really gives you a sense of how large and how old these magnificent trees are.

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6.18 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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7.83 km

Chief Sequoyah

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

7.87 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

8.31 km

Tunnel Log

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can walk right through the trunk of this fallen giant. A large doorway has been carved out of the side of the bark and the trail passes directly through.

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8.50 km

Sequoia Grove House

Highlight • Forest

A great group and away from the crowds

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8.68 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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10.2 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.83 km

1.72 km

295 m

136 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

4.75 km

2.53 km

477 m

177 m

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (2,050 m)

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