Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks hiking guide
Big Trees Trail
A 1.2-mile loop with 110 ft of climbing in Giant Forest, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Elevation gain
- 110 ft (32 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Giant Forest
- Highest point
- 6,413 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,354 ft
- Paved
- Yes
About Big Trees Trail
This paved loop circles Round Meadow, with giant sequoias ringing the grass and a long boardwalk section along the far side. Colorful panels along the way explain sequoia ecology, and benches and outdoor exhibits line the route, giving plenty of room to stop and read. It starts at Giant Forest Museum, with the Sentinel Tree close by, so it makes a good first walk among the sequoias.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
