Giant Sequoia is a small, quiet grove on the outskirts of Oakhurst where a marked trail leads you in to see the big trees up close. Visitor reports put the walk at around two miles round trip to reach the first sequoia, so it's more of a short hike than a roadside stop. The site holds a 4.1 rating from 30 reviews, and it's open 24 hours a day, every day of the week — no gate hours to plan around.

What Visitors Say

Opinions here run wide. Several visitors call the trees \"awesome\" and say the walk is worth it despite the distance. Others are more lukewarm, noting the grove doesn't match the scale or drama of bigger-name sequoia stands elsewhere in the region, and one reviewer flagged it as overrated. A recurring point worth knowing before you go: there's no tunnel tree here — a few visitors mention arriving with that expectation and being surprised to find none.

Planning Your Visit

Budget time for a real walk, not a quick photo stop — the trail in runs roughly two miles round trip per visitor accounts.
Open around the clock, so early morning or late afternoon light is an option if you want the grove to yourself.
Treat it as a bonus stop if you have extra time near Oakhurst, rather than the centerpiece of a Yosemite-area trip.

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Parks & Landscapes near Yosemite National Park

Giant Sequoia