General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

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Tulare County

General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

Hard

5.0

(6)

hikers

General Sherman Tree – Tough Twins loop from Cattle Cabin

05:42

18.2km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness

Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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781 m

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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945 m

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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1.02 km

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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1.54 km

Tunnel Log (Sequoia National Park)

Highlight • Natural

What a rich idea to have kept this tree and to be able to get through. Besides the fact that it is playful, it reinforces the primary character of this forest.

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2.02 km

McKinley Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another giant to say hello to.

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2.07 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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2.38 km

Lincoln Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Lincoln Tree is the fourth largest tree in the world by volume. It bears a notable scar that runs high up the trunk, allowing you to stand partially inside …

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3.50 km