Visit the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking to the General Sherman Tree located in Sequoia National Park in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains. Learn interesting facts about the General Sherman Tree, trail distance, and nearby trails, such as the Congress Trail, the Alta Trail, and the Circle Meadow Loop. Enjoy photography of the giant sequoia trees from overlooks and viewpoints.

Congress Trail - Sequoia National Park

Today we're hiking up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park to some of the world's largest trees. We'll start at the famous General Sherman Tree and then escape the crowds to see many more giant sequoias. We'll enjoy The President Tree, The House Group, The Senate Group, the Lincoln Tree, and even an old log cabin.