Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is home to *towering Sequoiadendron giganteum* and high Sierra peaks, offering giant forest groves**, alpine lakes, and rugged passes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sierra Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| District | Sequoia-Kings Canyon |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 36.5 |
| Longitude | -118.5 |
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11:57 AM LOCAL TIMESequoia National Park straddles the crest of the southern Sierra Nevada, combining *groves of colossal Sequoiadendron giganteum* with high-alpine terrain and glacial valleys. Main attractions include __Kings Canyon__ and __Mount Whitney__-dividing terrrain, as well as __Giant Forest__ — a world-record grove of giant trees* anchored by General Sherman. Visitors come to hike steep canyon trails, cross high mountain passes such as through the __John Muir Trail__, and access crystalline lakes like __Hume and Rae Lakes__. Beyond the trees and peaks, the park offers seasonal activities — snowshoeing and winter camping in the winter, and ridge hikes and wildfire-watched routes in summer. The park's remote feel and dramatic elevation change (from around 1300m to over 4400m) reward those seeking backcountry adventure and alpine solitude*.
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