20의 프레즈노 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

At this spot you arrive at some truly magnificent giant Sequoia trees. These trees are all fairly uniform in size and shape making them seem like "twins" and "triplets." This is a great place to snap some photos and enjoy this truly special place in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

The short trail to the General Grant Tree is a highlight of Kings Canyon-Sequoia National Parks. The Grant tree is the 2nd largest tree in the world, only behind the General Sherman Tree. However, this loop winds its way through dozens of other towering Sequoias as well as many other species of trees and undergrowth species. If you see any pinecones the size of your head those belong to the Sugar Pine Trees as the Sequoia cones are roughly the size of a golf ball.

There is a fee to enter Kings Canyon National Park to see the amazing trees, either with an annual pass or per vehicle. If you enter on foot or bike, the cost is per person. There is continuous work during the 2023 season to repair roads from winter damage along Generals Highway, so expect delays in this area. Parking and vehicle access may also be limited.

Wildfires hollowed this fantastic fallen sequoia, making it a walkable tunnel when it fell. It is so large that the Gamlin brothers, who were a pair of loggers, used it as temporary housing in the past. It was also once used as a hotel with a saloon. The U.S. Calvary later utilized the space for stables for their horses from 1890 to 1914 after the General Grant National Park was established (now part of the Kings Canyon National Park) for patrolling the Park. It is one of several notable majestic trees in Grant Grove.

This is a tunnel „made“ from a huge trunk of a Sequoia tree. You can walk through this tunnel.

Kearsarge Pass is the most popular location to get off the Pacific Crest Trail to get supplies in the nearby town of Lonepine or Bishop. You have to hike down several thousand feet to get to Onion Valley and try to get a ride down to the desert floor. In 2023, the road up to Onion Valley might still be closed due to the record snow year.

Middle Rae Lake is a dream of an alpine lake. Besides its beauty, it is a great water source and if you look closely, you can see numerous trout swimming happily in the cool water. There are some nice flat spots to pitch a tent or just sleep under the stars. To keep your food and scented items secure, you will also find a bear box at the lake.

Northbound: Slow climb but stunning views. The orange mountains on the other side and the view over the lake area are worth every effort!