California
Sequoia NP Travel guide from north to south.
There was less snow this winter, so I didn’t see the snow scene in Sequoia, but it was precisely because of the lack of snow that I could better appreciate the giant trees that seemed to be about thirty stories tall standing in front of me.
This time we took CA -180 from the north to enter the park and exited CA -198 to the south. The advantages of this route are:
Save time by not going back
Avoid the crowds from north to south
There are more accommodations and better conditions in the south.
198 southbound all the way downhill, with 3rd and 4th gears alternately engaged, almost no need to step on the brakes to prevent the brake pads from overheating.
Attractions passed by:
1. Kings Canyon Overlook
2.Sherman Tree Trail (Navigate here to the parking lot, do not direct to the General Sherman Tree, there are only residual trails)
3.The Congress Trail is right near the sherman tree, no need to drive
4.McKinley Tree
5. Sentinel Tree
6.Sequoia National Park’s Tunnel Log
7. Parker Group Sequoias Best Portrait Spots
8. Moro Rock is an underrated attraction and the sunset is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended!
9. There are many lookout spots along the way south.
If you don’t hike in depth on every trail, one day is enough to see all of the above attractions.
There are many large redwood forests in the park that are not tourist attractions and are very photogenic, and there are no tourists.
Recommended accommodation in the south: The Darling Hotel in the town of Visalia, a very good boutique hotel. The rooftop restaurant is delicious. You need to make a reservation in advance.