Sequoia NP - Moro Rock Trail
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Moro Rock trail - by Anton Stolear on Alltrails
Description
Moro Rock is a granite dome in Sequoia National Park, California. The park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada and is famous for its giant sequoia trees, including the largest tree on the planet by volume: the General Sherman tree. The trail consists of a short 800m out and back (0.5 mile) with a stairway cut and poured into the rock. From the top, the views encompass much of the Sequoia NP and the Great Western Divide (which forms part of the border between the Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks and has a max. elevation of 4,208m at Mount Kaweah).
Access & Transport
There is only one road going through the national park: Generals Highway and Crescent Meadow rd is a short offshoot leading to the trail as well as to the Tunnel Log and the High Sierra trailhead. The Moro Rock Trail starts from a parking area next to Crescent Meadow rd. Moro Rock-Crescent Meadow Road is closed to private vehicles from 08h to 19h on weekends once shuttle service from Giant Forest Museum begins (Route 2). Details can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/parktransit.htm
Instructions & Recommendations
Best to wear footwear with decent grip, especially if the trail is wet. Note that the weather is highly variable and tire chains can be compulsory to drive into the park, depending on snowfalls (these can be rented near the park entrance). Info here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/winter_driving.htm
Environmental & Social
Green activity and park entrance fees are mostly used to maintain and improve the park. Details here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/management/your-fee-dollars-at-work.htm
Conclusion
If you are heading to Sequoia NP and have a spare 45mins then this is one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views over the park and the Great Western Divide. Not a destination hike, more of a viewpoint. Hopefully, it isn't too hot or cloudy so visibility is good.
Key positive
Spectacular views
Suitable for all fitness levels
Key negative
Can be crowded
Suitability
Not recommended for very young children and possibly those afraid of heights because of the steep stairs and vertical drop. Not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in July 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo