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Sentinel Tree – Giant Forest Museum loop from Giant Forest

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California

Tulare County

Sentinel Tree – Giant Forest Museum loop from Giant Forest

Easy

5.0

(4812)

8,864

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Sentinel Tree – Giant Forest Museum loop from Giant Forest

00:41

2.56km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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40 m

Moro Rock Trail Entrance

Highlight • Trail

One of the most beautiful and impressive hikes I have ever done.

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187 m

Giant Forest Parking

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Parking close to the museum and the giant forrest

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252 m

Sentinel Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to the description this is an average Sequoia in the area. A description and size comparison to the General Sherman Tree are provided.

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497 m

Clara Barton Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the few giant trees at the trail, you can get very close to.

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946 m

View of Giant Sequoias and the meadow, Sequoia National Park

Highlight • Forest

You can walk around the meadow on a loop trail. It is surrounded by several Sequoia trees.

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972 m

Big Trees Trail - Round Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good spot for bear sighting in dusk or dawn

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1.85 km

Big Twin Sequoias

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can see two trees that have grown together. Their base area is over 10m x 7.5m.

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2.47 km

Giant Forest Museum

Highlight • Rest Area

The Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park is housed in a renovated historic Market building and offers insights into the natural and human history of the Giant Forest. Completed …

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2.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.81 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

994 m

852 m

685 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 18 June

23°C

12°C

14 %

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Sentinel Tree – Giant Forest Museum loop from Giant Forest

Moro Rock Trail Entrance

Giant Forest Parking

Sentinel Tree

Clara Barton Tree

View of Giant Sequoias and the meadow, Sequoia National Park

Big Trees Trail - Round Meadow

Big Twin Sequoias

Giant Forest Museum

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