Sequoia National Forest
See
Northern Section
Buck Rock LookoutA neat lookout way out on the top of a rock. Near Hume Lake, east of General Grant tree.
Delilah LookoutA fire lookout that is 60 feet above the ground.
Chicago StumpWas a healthy 2000-year old sequoia until it was logged. Some of its pieces were sent to Chicago, where easterners called it a hoax, thinking that no tree could possibly be that wide. The stump is now about 20 feet tall and 25 feet in diameter. It's just north of the General Grant tree.
Southern Section
The NeedlesA bunch of sharp peaks, one of which holds a fire lookout with a fantastic view.
Dome RockNeat place to visit, even if you're not a rock climber. There's a great view of The Needles.
Trail of 100 GiantsNortheast of Johnsondale, is popular for its many giant sequoias.
Do
- Southern Section
Dome Rock and the NeedlesFavorites among rock climbers.
Kennedy Meadows OHV areaA perfect place to test your skills.
Greenhorn Cave and Packsaddle CaveAre there if you're into exploring caves.
Sleep
- Buck Rock Campground (free)
- Quaking Aspen Campground
Upper Peppermint Campground
Go next
- Sierra National Forest and Inyo National Forest border Sequoia.
- Sequoia National Park is surrounded by part of the forest.
- Kings Canyon National Park is also a nice place to start Sierran hikes from (including Whitney).
- Kernville is a small town on the Kern River.