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View from Moro Rock – Sentinel Tree loop from Giant Forest

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Tulare County

View from Moro Rock – Sentinel Tree loop from Giant Forest

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View from Moro Rock – Sentinel Tree loop from Giant Forest

02:14

8.23km

120m

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: May 11, 2026

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Sequoia National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Moro Rock Summit View

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The Moro Rock Trail in Sequoia National Park is a popular, short, but steep hike up a granite dome with breathtaking views from its summit. The trail starts at the Moro Rock parking area and ascends 350 steps to the top, gaining 300 feet in elevation in about 0.5 miles. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Great Western Divide, the San Joaquin Valley, and the rest of the park. The hike is especially rewarding at dawn or dusk; there are truly stunning sunsets and amazing night sky views. The trail has railings for safety, but due to steep drop-offs, caution is advised, particularly with children. Free shuttles to the trailhead are available in summer during the park's high season, while in winter, the stairway is closed due to hazardous conditions. Visitors should avoid climbing during icy conditions or storms, as Moro Rock is prone to lightning strikes.

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3.03 km

View from Moro Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

While climbing the 350 stairs to the summit of Moro Rock is a highlight in and of itself, the views from the summit are most certainly THE highlight. Views of the Sierra mountain range (Whitney is just obscured by another mountain) are amazing as is the valley and the bird's-eye view of the winding General's Highway ascending from the central valley.

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6.04 km

Sentinel Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to the description this is an average Sequoia in the area. A description and size comparison to the General Sherman Tree are provided.

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6.62 km

View of Giant Sequoias and the meadow, Sequoia National Park

Highlight • Forest

You can walk around the meadow on a loop trail. It is surrounded by several Sequoia trees.

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6.64 km

Big Trees Trail - Round Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good spot for bear sighting in dusk or dawn

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7.52 km

Big Twin Sequoias

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can see two trees that have grown together. Their base area is over 10m x 7.5m.

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7.97 km

Clara Barton Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the few giant trees at the trail, you can get very close to.

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8.14 km

Giant Forest Museum

Highlight • Rest Area

The Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park is housed in a renovated historic Market building and offers insights into the natural and human history of the Giant Forest. Completed in 2001, this museum provides an introduction to the giant sequoias and surrounding meadows for visitors of all ages. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also supports educational efforts through the Beetle Rock Educational Center. There is also accessible parking, restrooms, and trail access makes this museum a key starting point for exploring the majestic Giant Forest.

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8.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

2.69 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

1.36 km

678 m

362 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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View from Moro Rock – Sentinel Tree loop from Giant Forest

Moro Rock Summit View

View from Moro Rock

Sentinel Tree

View of Giant Sequoias and the meadow, Sequoia National Park

Big Trees Trail - Round Meadow

Big Twin Sequoias

Clara Barton Tree

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