California Giant Forest Wildlife and Tree Tour

Enjoy a nice walk through the Giant Forest while we walk down a paved trail to the world’s largest tree, the General Sherman Tree. From there we will walk deeper into the Giant Forest. Along the way we will learn about the wildlife and plants that call this forest their home. Keep a watchful eye for a chance to see some of them in real life. If we are lucky we might even stumble into a black bear or two! Customization is available for medical and mobility accommodations only.

Meeting Point

Sherman Tree Parking Access

Sherman Tree Parking Acc, California 93262, USA

We will meet at the trailhead which is located near the bathroom and shuttle stop. I stand next to a permanent sign that reads "Your Tour Starts Here". During June, July, and August there is a free shuttle that can take you from any parking lot in the Giant Forest to our meeting location.

Generals Highway Parking Access

Generals Hwy Parking Acc, California 93262, USA

This option is for ADA guests only. The only parking here is for those with valid ADA Parking Placards. I will be standing in the cobblestone median between the shuttle stop and the ADA Parking Lot.

What's included:

• Emergency Contact Equipment
• Knowledgeable guide with over 9 years in these Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
• Photography: 3 Professionally taken and edited photographs of your group on the hike.
• Basic First Aid Kit

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

General Sherman Tree

47050 Generals Highway, 93262, California

After meeting we will walk down a sloped, paved path to see the General Sherman Tree. This sequoia is the largest single living tree by volume in the world.

30 minutes

Congress Trail

Generals Hyway, California

From the General Sherman Tree, we will walk up the paved path of the Congress Trail. We will see many sequoias and maybe some wildlife on our way. Some named trees we will pass are the Presidents Tree, the House Group, and the Senate Group.

2 hours

General Sherman Tree

47050 Generals Highway, 93262, California

After hiking the Congress trail we will pass by the General Sherman Tree one last time as we walk up the hill to the trailhead.

30 minutes