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Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

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United States

California

Tulare County

Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

Moderate

4.7

(3246)

7,359

hikers

Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

02:32

8.81km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Sequoia National Park

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2.95 km

The Senate Giant Sequoias

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Senate is a cluster of super tall Giant Sequoias that offer a breathtaking sight. Standing in the center of this group and looking up reveals the unbelievable size of …

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Hollowed-Out Sequoia Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

This tree is a great example of how sequoias have evolved to stand tall — and stay alive — even when passing fires burn literal holes into their trunks. You …

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4.57 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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4.65 km

Not far from the famous Sequoia Tunnel and General Sherman is a large cross-section of a giant sequoia. This piece of natural history really gives you a sense of how large and how old these magnificent trees are.

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4.93 km

General Sherman Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The largest or oldest of the Sequoias. Unfortunately too touristy and very relocated. Still worth seeing and worth a visit.

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6.07 km

McKinley Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another giant to say hello to.

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7.17 km

Black Arch Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Black Arch Tree is a giant sequoia in Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. The center of the tree has been burned out, so you are able to walk through the base of the giant tree.

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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.97 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Moro Rock

The Senate Giant Sequoias

Chief Sequoyah

Hollowed-Out Sequoia Tree

Tough Twins

Giant Sequoia Cross-Section

General Sherman Tree

McKinley Tree

Black Arch Tree

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