Generals Highway Mile 14.6 to 32.7

The road splits around a group of sequoia trees. They are an impressive sight, but there is nowhere to pull over to view them, and stopping in this section of road is, at the least, rude, and at the most, dangerous. There will be plenty more very soon.

The road arrives at the Giant Forest Museum and a host of other features. This is one of the busiest areas in the park. In addition to the museum is the Big Trees Trail and the road to Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow, and the Tunnel Log. Moro Rock is a relatively easy climb to an outstanding vista and is highly recommended.

Limited parking on the left is available for the Big Trees Trail. It is for handicapped signed vehicles only.

The road passes by the Pinewood Picnic Area on the left.

A small parking area is on the right, for the General Sherman Tree. Again, this is for handicapped signed vehicles only. The Giant Forest Shuttle also stops here. The official Sherman Tree Trail starts above at the main Sherman Tree Parking Area and descends somewhat steeply to the tree. A good option for those not wanting to hike uphill is to walk down to the tree and take the shuttle back to the parking area above.

A road to the right leads to the Sherman Tree Trail parking area described just above, and on to Wolverton. The Congress Trail and the longer Trail of the Sequoias also starts from here, and one or all of these are nearly required hikes.

A road on the right leads to the Lodgepole area, which includes a visitor center and the Lodgepole Campground, a large campground typically open all year.

An unsigned turnoff to the left, just past the bridge, leads to a small picnic area, and more importantly, access to the beautiful Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.

The side road to Wuksachi Village is on the right. The Wuksachi Lodge, the lone lodging available within Sequoia's borders, is here. See the Lodging Page for more information.

The Halstead Meadows Picnic Area is on the left.

The road passes by parking for the Little Baldy Saddle Trailhead.

The access road to Dorst Creek Campground is on the left.

Long pulloffs on both sides of the road provide parking for an impressive area of sequoias right along the road. Informal trails on the left side provide a closer look. Fences have been erected on the right side to protect the sensitive roots of the trees. You might see people on the other sides of these fences; please do not duplicate their carelessness.

The road leaves Sequoia National Park and enters Sequoia National Forest. It winds through the national forest for the next 10.5 miles before entering Kings Canyon National Park.