Secrets of the Sequoias (Giant Forest Area)
Park Event · Kings Canyon National Park · Sep 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Explore how seemingly simple Sierra meadows are actually complex, life-rich ecosystems. As you wander, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for these vital yet fragile landscapes.
Program Details
- Length: 1.5 hours along an easy 1.3-mile (2 km) walk
- Location: Begins at the Giant Forest Museum and follows the Big Trees Trail
Getting There
Drive: Take Generals Highway to Wolverton Road. General parking is available at the Main Sherman Tree Parking Area. The lot is a 0.5-mile (0.8 km) moderately challenging walk from the tree; access is via the Sherman Tree Trail. Those needing an ADA accessible option, see the Accessibility section below.
Shuttle: The free Sequoia Shuttle operates in Giant Forest and Lodgepole during the summer season. Take Route 1 to reach the General Sherman Tree Accessible Trailhead. Take Route 3 to reach the main Sherman Tree Trailhead. All shuttle buses and routes are wheelchair accessible. Check your park newspaper or bulletin boards for route information.
Walk: The Accessible Sherman Tree Trail is a 0.2-mile (0.3 km) ADA-accessible walk to the base of the General Sherman Tree. The Main Sherman Tree Trail is a 0.5-mile (0.8 km) moderately challenging walk to the base of the tree.
Accessibility
This program is ADA accessible. To take a ADA accessible path, park at or shuttle to the Sherman Tree Accessible Parking Area along Generals Highway. From there, a paved, slightly sloped ADA accessible path leads from the to the tree (0.2 miles / 0.3 km). Benches available along the route. The main Sherman Tree Parking Lot, along Wolverton Road, has a trail that is steep in sections and not designated as fully accessible.
Source: National Park Service (public domain).
