Grant Grove Loop Winter Trail

We highly recommend bringing traction devices to put on your footwear before you go on this hike.

Visit one of the world's largest living trees. President Coolidge proclaimed the General Grant tree the Nation's Christmas tree in 1926, making it the perfect place to visit for the winter. Stop by the historic Gamlin Cabin and the Fallen Monarch along this paved trail. Start at the General Grant Tree Parking area, 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.

Trail Information

• Trailhead: General Grant Tree parking area
• Distance: 0.7 miles (0.5 km)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 32 feet
• Approximate Round Trip: 30 minutes – 1 hour

For a complete map of winter trails, check out our Park Newspaper. For more detailed trail information, please visit our Maps page.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

The duration will vary depending on fitness level, snow conditions, and length of time spent at trail features.

Activity

Hiking

The General Grant Tree Trail loop is the only trail in the Grant Grove area that is kept clear of snow. However, due to icy conditions, we highly recommend bringing traction devices to put on your footwear before you go on this hike.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

General Grant Tree Parking Area

The General Grant Tree parking area is located across from Grant Grove village. There are multiple parking spots available.

Reservations

No

Season

Winter

Accessibility Information

In the General Grant Tree parking lot, there is one accessible parking space, accessible flush restrooms, and drinking fountains at the trailhead.

Snow or No

The General Grant Tree Trail loop is the only trail in the Grant Grove area that is kept clear of snow. However, due to icy conditions, we highly recommend bringing traction devices to put on your footwear before you go on this hike.

Caution

Please do not snowshoe or walk directly on ski tracks. The tread of snowshoes (or boots) can create divots and ruin carefully laid ski tracks, creating hazards for skiers. Skiers/snowshoers going uphill yield to those going downhill. Fill in depressions in the snow after falling to reduce hazards to others. Visit our Skiing and Snowshoeing page for safety tips, guidance, and snowshoe ranger program information.

Grant Grove Winter Trails

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