Giant Forest, CA

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The Giant Forest Lodge Historic District in Sequoia National Park includes the remnants of what was once an extensive National Park Service Rustic …

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Sep 21, 2024
This is a big area where you can walk for hours in between the giant trees, take pictures with them, admire them. Check the map in advance and maybe decide where you want to go or what you want to se… Full review by Jana K
Nov 6, 2023
In a movie...that's how I felt driving in these area. You will be surrounded by magnificent sequoias trees and there are lots of trails to choose from. Nature lovers can't really go wrong while visit… Full review by lizakq
Oct 23, 2022
This area is the heart of Sequoia National Park, with the highest concentration of tall trees and a large number of trails that criss-cross through the area. Must-sees in this area are the Sherman Tr… Full review by travelerfromsj

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Construction completed:1900
Architectural style:National Park Service Rustic

Questions & answers

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Is it possible to visit here if you are flying in and out of LA and if so, what are the timings, routes and distances involve?
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Hi there. The Giant Forest is about 3.5 hours from the LAX area, quite a long drive if attempting a round trip in one day. If you have more time, suggest staying near the entrance to …
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Hi there. The Giant Forest is about 3.5 hours from the LAX area, quite a long drive if attempting a round trip in one day. If you have more time, suggest staying near the entrance to Sequoia National Park and explore the area. From LAX the route is I-5 N and CA-65 N.
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Answer by JamieJW · Sep 28, 2020
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I will be coming from Reedley or Fresno to visit Sequoias National Park for a day. It is my first time there and want …
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I will be coming from Reedley or Fresno to visit Sequoias National Park for a day. It is my first time there and want to know suggestions on how to get the most in a day. Where should I begin ? Are there any guided tours for first timers ?
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If you’re coming in from Fresno king canyon Highway 180 once you enter drive down to the visitor center . 2 mile away from the entrance . From there the giant grove is only 2 miles away …
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If you’re coming in from Fresno king canyon Highway 180 once you enter drive down to the visitor center . 2 mile away from the entrance . From there the giant grove is only 2 miles away once you’re done with that. Drive back to the general Highway 180 From there you will drive around 35 mile to general Sherman sequoia tree if you’re done with that . then you will drive down General Highway 180 . 15 miles away is Moro rock and tunnel log is only a quarter mile away from Morro rock Go early if you want to see everything Could be smoke from the California fire from Los Angeles
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We are planning to visit Sequoia the first week of November, what are the best trails to do with a 4yo (We have a …
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We are planning to visit Sequoia the first week of November, what are the best trails to do with a 4yo (We have a stroller). Also, how likely is to see snow that time of the year?
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There is a giant forest museum which is awesome for kids. You can take the trail that goes right next to the museum in a loop. Its great for kids to run around. Its not very long. You see …
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There is a giant forest museum which is awesome for kids. You can take the trail that goes right next to the museum in a loop. Its great for kids to run around. Its not very long. You see some huge trees in a meadow. The rangers do amazing tours as well.
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Answer by Archana L · Oct 3, 2019
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Is it possible in one single day to leave Fresno, to visiti Sequoia NP and to get to Bakersfield?
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Yes it is possible depending on how much time you spend hiking in the park.
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Answer by gerleg12 · Jan 6, 2019
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