Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks' Best Photo Spots

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, have a rich and intertwined history. Sequoia National Park was established on September 25, 1890, making it the second oldest national park in the United States. It was created to protect the groves of giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman Tree, which is the largest known living tree on Earth. In 1940, Kings Canyon National Park was established and later merged with Sequoia National Park to form the current Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks we know today. The parks continue to awe visitors with their magnificent landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical significance. Check out a few of our favorite photo spots below. For a more comprehensive guide, download the Fotospot App to access our offline guides that work even when you don't have an internet connection!

General Grant Tree

Grant Tree Rd, Hume, CA

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“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging!” The lyrics of the popular yuletide carol weren’t dreamt up from nowhere: at over 260 feet tall, 107 feet around, and approximately 2,000 years in age, The General Grant Tree is the second largest tree in the world and known as, coincidentally, “The Nation’s Christmas Tree.” Particularly during the Yuletide celebrations held under its sno...

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Tunnel Rock

Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA

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A huge granite boulder seems to be precariously suspended over a pathway. It's on the way to Sequoia National Park so it makes a convenient photo op for travelers headed that direction. Parking can be difficult, though. If you're coming from the southwest, the boulder will be on your left-hand side.

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The General Sherman Tree

Generals Highway, Sequoia Nationa...

Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park, CA

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As it turns out, age really is relative. At approximately 2,500 years old, this colossal tree can be considered, of all things, young when compared to other sequoias. Named after legendary American Civil War general William Sherman by naturalist James Wolverton, a lieutenant who once served under him, the tree is, by volume, the largest known living stem tree on Earth.

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The Four Guardsmen

Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA

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The Four Guardsmen are a group of four giant sequoia trees located right next to Generals Highway in Three Rivers, CA. The trees are estimated to be around 1,500 years old and are some of the largest and oldest trees in the world. The Four Guardsmen get their name from their location in a straight line which resembles guards standing at attention. The trees range in height from 250 to 275 feet tall, with...

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Tunnel Log

Crescent Meadow Rd, Three Rivers, CA

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This impossibly large redwood tree was 2,100 years old when it finally and literally keeled over. If you want to drive through the cut-out tunnel of this felled tree that lived Before the Common Era, make sure you bring your car, as your RV won't clear!

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Buck Rock Lookout

Forest Rte 13S04, Hume, CA

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The Buck Rock Lookout is a historic fire lookout tower located in the Sequoia National Forest near the community of Hume, CA. The tower sits atop Buck Rock, which is a granite dome that rises to an elevation of 8,500 feet above sea level. The tower was built in 1923 by the U.S. Forest Service as part of a network of fire lookouts designed to detect and prevent wildfires in the forest. The original tower ...

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The Big Stump Grove

Generals Hwy, Miramonte, CA

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Big Stump Grove is a historic grove located in Miramonte, CA. It's situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. The grove is home to some of the largest and oldest sequoia trees in the world. The Big Stump Grove is named after a large sequoia stump that is located in the center of the grove. The stump is over 20 feet in diameter and is a testament to ...

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Fallen Monarch, Grant Grove

Grant Tree Rd, Hume, CA

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This Fallen Monarch is estimated to be over 2,000 years old and measures over 27 feet in diameter at its base. It's one of the largest and oldest trees in the park. The Fallen Monarch has a rich history and it's been a popular destination for tourists for many years. In the late 1800s, a hotel was built around the tree and it became a popular spot for visitors to take photographs and marvel at its size. ...

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The President Tree

Congress Trail, Three Rivers, CA

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The President Tree is one of the most impressive natural wonders of the Sequoia National Park, located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The tree is situated along the Congress Trail, a popular hiking trail in the park. The President Tree is a giant sequoia, one of the largest species of trees in the world. It stands at a height of over 247 feet and has a circumference of about 93 fe...

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Beetle Rock

Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA

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Beetle Rock itself is a large granite outcropping that provides visitors with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Kaweah River. The rock is named after the Western Pine Beetle, which infested the area in the 1960s and 70s, causing extensive damage to the trees.

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Hanging Rock

Moro Rock Trail, Three Rivers, CA

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Hanging Rock overlook is named for the massive boulder that hangs precariously over the edge of the cliff. This unique rock formation is a popular spot for photos and provides a thrilling vantage point for those who are brave enough to venture out onto the ledge. The trail to get to Hanging Rock is a 0.5-mile out and back and generally considered to be an easy route.

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Moro Rock

Moro Rock Trail, Three Rivers, CA

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The Moro Rock Trail is a 0.6-mile round-trip hike that starts from the Moro Rock parking area, located off Crescent Meadow Rd. The trail is a paved pathway with several switchbacks that ascend 300 feet in elevation. Along the way, there are several spots to stop and rest, as well as enjoy the views of the canyon below.

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Sequoia National Park Sign

Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA

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The Sequoia National Park Sign off of Generals Highway near Three Rivers is a popular photo opportunity for visitors to the park. Depending on the direction you’re driving, it either welcomes you to the Sequoia National Park or the boundary of the Sequoia National Forest.

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks' Best Photo Spots

General Grant Tree

Tunnel Rock

The General Sherman Tree

The Four Guardsmen

Tunnel Log

Buck Rock Lookout

The Big Stump Grove

Fallen Monarch, Grant Grove

The President Tree

Beetle Rock

Hanging Rock

Moro Rock

Sequoia National Park Sign

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