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Giant Forest: Traveler Reviews

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
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Traveler Description: Giant forest: is known as being the best sequoia grove of all, it contains at least 12 of the top 40 giant sequoias - that's 5 to 6 more than any... more »
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“So awesome!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

We almost missed this, found how close it was to where we were staying that night and so glad we went! We took the guided trolly tour and just sit there in awe looking at these beautiful giants! Learned a lot of things about these trees! The park is a must stop on your trip!

Visited June 2012
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Santa Monica, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“I was awestruck!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

The giant sequoia trees were so amazing. I have never seen trees so big (obviously) but I just didn't realize how MUCH bigger they are than regular trees. Such an incredible sight.

Visited November 2012
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Redmond, Oregon
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71 reviews 71 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“natural beauty abounds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Being retired allows us to avoid the big highways...and we chose a route thru this National park on our way from Oregon to LA for Thanksgiving with family. It is pristine and incredibly lovely.... the big trees and lovely peaceful groves can restore the most jaded soul. We were blessed with sunshine and mild weather which made it nearly perfect. The slow and winding two lane highway made us wish we had come on our motorcycles! We definitely will come back next time to ride this on our motors. We reached nearly 7500 feet elevation and had incredible vistas over numerous mountain ranges. I only avoided a 5 rating due to the remoteness and time this takes..... be prepared to spend a whole day getting here and enjoying it....

Visited November 2012
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Kansas City, Missouri
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68 reviews 68 reviews
30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“fabulous and not busy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Big Tree Trail was the best and easiest trail. You have access to so many sequoias and it was nearly emtpy compared to General Sherman and General Grant.

Visited October 2012
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Geneva, Switzerland
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98 reviews 98 reviews
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Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Awsome views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

Of course a must when in this park.
These trees make dwarfs of the normal trees (which are quite big themselves).
You've gotto take your time to see the various places and enjoy yourselves.
The roads are windy and the distance longer then expected.

Visited August 2012
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