For your safety, we strongly recommend that you carry a map if you are going to walk more than a short, paved trail. The Sequoia Natural History Association sells good Park Trail Maps with trail descriptions for several areas of the parks. Familiarize yourself with safety tips for these parks to avoid surprises of the unpleasant kind.

Below, select the park area where you would like to walk:

The Kaweah River.

Foothills day hikes

Summer is hot and dry time in the Foothills. But in wet years, there may still be plenty of water in Marble Falls or along the Middle Fork Trail. Watch out for poison oak and rattlesnakes. Consider hiking early in the morning or in the early evening hours to escape the heat of the day. more...

On Moro Rock.

Giant Forest & Lodgepole day hikes

Giant sequoias, cool conifer forests, sun-splashed meadows, and exhilarating vistas are all available in the Giant Forest/Lodgepole area. Climb the historic staircase on Moro Rock to see the Great Western Divide.  more...

The Grant Tree Trail area.

Grant Grove day hikes

Sequoias, easy trails, and solitude are all available on trails in the vicinity of bustling Grant Grove Village. Maps and guidebooks are available at nearby visitor centers—along with helpful rangers. more...

The Kings Canyon.

Cedar Grove (down in the Kings Canyon) day hikes

Looming granite walls, great vistas, quiet rivers, pleasant waterfalls—some of the most level hikes in the parks can be found here as well as some of the most steep, hot, and strenuous. There is something for every hiker in the Kings Canyon. more...

Mineral King Valley.

Mineral King day hikes

Cooler temperatures and dramatic mountain scenery tempt day hikers up to Mineral King. Be prepared for steep trails and thinner air. West- and south-facing slopes can still be hot and dry, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Consider beginning your hike in in the morning when it is cooler. more...