Giant Sequoia
California · National Monument
Giant Sequoia National Monument is home to towering sequoia trees, offering breathtaking natural beauty and a serene forest experience.
Top trails
- Big Baldy Ridge Trail — 4.6 mi out & back
- Indian Basin Grove Loop Trail — 1.4 mi loop
- Boole Tree Loop — 2.2 mi loop
- Bear Creek Trail — 6.4 mi one way
- Jacobson Trail — 4.9 mi one way
Visiting
Fees — Interagency Senior Pass: $10, Sequoia and Kings Canyon Vehicle Pass: $35, Trail of 100 Giants: $12, Interagency Annual Pass: $80, Annual Day-Use Pass: $60, Day-Use Areas Operated by ExplorUS: $12.
Parking: A $12/vehicle fee applies at select high-use areas only; cash is the only accepted payment at those fee stations. Many monument areas have no parking fee.. Dogs allowed on leash.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 17°F | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 20°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 39°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| May | 49°F | 31°F | 1.9 in |
| Jun | 61°F | 41°F | 1.2 in |
| Jul | 68°F | 48°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 67°F | 48°F | 1.5 in |
| Sep | 62°F | 42°F | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 34°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 4.4 in |
Coordinates: 36.4864, -118.5658. Official website.
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