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Tulare County

Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

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United States
California
Tulare County

Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

Hard

4.7

(9087)

17,631

hikers

Tough Twins – General Sherman Tree loop from Ldgepole Market & Visitor Center

06:37

23.4km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness

Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.48 km

Sentinel Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to the description this is an average Sequoia in the area. A description and size comparison to the General Sherman Tree are provided.

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2

11.2 km

Moro Rock Summit View

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The Moro Rock Trail in Sequoia National Park is a popular, short, but steep hike up a granite dome with breathtaking views from its summit. The trail starts at the …

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3

17.7 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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4

17.9 km

Sequoia Grove House

Highlight • Forest

A great group and away from the crowds

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5

18.1 km

McKinley Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another giant to say hello to.

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6

18.6 km

What a rich idea to have kept this tree and to be able to get through. Besides the fact that it is playful, it reinforces the primary character of this forest.

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7

19.1 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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19.3 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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

8.86 km

1.34 km

584 m

536 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

4.00 km

3.15 km

1.04 km

492 m

145 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,170 m)

Lowest point (1,960 m)

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Thursday 28 May

3°C

-2°C

84 %

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