Trail of 100 Giants - Sequoia NF
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Sequoia National Forest - by Basil Abusrur on Google
Description
The Trail of 100 Giants Trail (Long Meadow Grove) is located in Sequoia National Forest. It consist of a 1.4km2 grove with about 120 giant sequoias that can be visited along an interpretative trail alternating wooden boardwalk and asphalt. Noteworthy sequoias include the Proclamation Tree and Red Chief (67m in height - no trail leading to it) The grove was heavily impacted by the fires during the summer of 2021 in California, but the sequoias were saved (including thanks to firefighting operations).
Access & Transport
The trail is located on the western side of the Great Western Divide Highway (M-90/M-107), across from the Redwood Meadow Campground
Instructions & Recommendations
Note that Sequoia National Forest is just to the south of Sequoia National Park, their different names reflect their status and related regulations + they are managed separately. Check that the roads and trail are open before heading there and fill up your tank + bring a jacket as temperatures can plummet quickly. Other areas of interest nearby include the Domeland Wilderness and the Kern River + Lake Isabella.
Environmental & Social
This is an environment-friendly activity. Socially neutral
Conclusion
This one is for outdoor enthusiasts who will enjoy the area as a supplement (rather than an alternative) to the more famous but also far more visited Kings Canyon & Sequoia NP. Worth the detour when in Kern County.
Key positive
Impressive Sequoias
Not busy and affordable park fees
Key negative
Time consuming to get to
Suitability
Many of the trails are wheelchair friendly (based on reviews and pictures)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:2h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo
Max number of travellers:
Min. Child age:3
Max. child age:11