South Grove and Big Tree Creek Loop

Trail in Calaveras Big Trees · Calaveras County, California

10.3 mi · 1,353 ft gain · 4h 7m · Loop.

The park's longest trail, winding through an ancient, undeveloped forest with nearly ten times more giant sequoias than North Grove. Seasonal access (late April–mid November); reachable only by cross-country ski in winter.

Trailhead: 38.2414, -120.2619.

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