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Sequoia National Park landscape
Day 02 of 15

Sequoia National Park

Santa Clarita → Sequoia → Fresno

A long but rewarding park day combining Moro Rock, General Sherman and the Giant Forest before an overnight in Fresno.

285 miTotal distance~6 hr 45 minDriving time07:00Recommended departure
National parkHikingRoad trip

A long but rewarding park day combining Moro Rock, General Sherman and the Giant Forest before an overnight in Fresno.

285 mi~6 hr 45 min07:00
Buy lunch on the road

Carry lunch and water into the park so the day is not dictated by limited food options.

Where to buy lunch

Key stops

Today’s highlights

A quick visual overview of the day.

Moro RockMoro RockGeneral ShermanGeneral ShermanGiant ForestGiant Forest

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The stops

Travel time and navigation links for every stop.

01 Moro Rock Moro Rock 4 hr
4 hr60–90 min

The long morning transfer leads directly into the park and the Moro Rock area.

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02 General Sherman Tree General Sherman Tree 30 min
30 min45–60 min

Visit General Sherman and continue through the Giant Forest.

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03 Giant Forest Giant Forest 30 min
30 min45–90 min

Walk among the giant sequoias around the General Sherman area.

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04 General Grant Tree Forest General Grant Tree Forest 1 hr
1 hr

An additional giant-sequoia stop if time and energy allow.

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Best Western Village Inn

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Best Western Village Inn

Fresno

Breakfast included Free parking
Room rate $140 per night
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