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New Visitor Facilities
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Visitors rest and and enjoy views of the High Sierra from Moro
Rock at the Giant Forest's southern margin.
© NPS photo Steve Collector.
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Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow
The 1996 Interim Management Plan
calls for the Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow road to be closed to summer
vehicular traffic, accessible only by shuttle, bicycle, on foot, or by
vehicles for visitors with disabilities. Funding has not yet been received to
accomplish this work.
Climbing the 400 steps fitted into Moro
Rock for a panoramic view of the high Sierra and canyons is a favorite
visitor activity. Improvements are planned to accommodate a shuttle bus and
offer an accessible rest area at the base with views toward the high Sierra.
Sierran montane meadows are an integral part of the Giant Forest
ecosystem.
Crescent Meadow
is one of the larger meadows in Giant Forest, and
is a popular anchor for hiking opportunities. It is also a gateway for hikers
of the high Sierra trails. Improvements are planned to relocate picnicking
away from the meadow to Pinewood, remove much of the parking and provide a
shuttle loop, restore disturbed areas, and improve accessibility to visitors
with disabilities.
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