Wildlife & birding at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — 8 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Shade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Trees Trail | 0.75 mi | — | No | 0+ | 30% |
| General Grant Tree Trail | 0.3 mi | — | No | 0+ | 60% |
| General Sherman Tree Trail | 1 mi | 200 ft | No | 4+ | 70% |
| Congress Trail | 2.7 mi | 200 ft | No | 5+ | 80% |
| Moro Rock | 0.5 mi | 300 ft | No | 8+ | 10% |
| Tokopah Falls | 3.4 mi | 600 ft | No | 8+ | 50% |
| Mist Falls | 8 mi | 600 ft | No | 10+ | 30% |
| Rae Lakes Loop | 41.4 mi | — | No | 16+ | 20% |
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