Great trip and escape from civilization. Be prepared for no phone reception. Lots of beautiful trees. Also had a chance to see how much damage was done from the fires. $12 for parking. You can pay using an envelope in a box and detaching part of the slip and putting it in your window or walk about one block down to the gift store and pay with debit. Gift store has water and snacks. Can be pretty populated during the weekend so you don't get a chance to absorb the full nature of quietness and peacefulness but still a great visit. Parking is fairly Limited. read more

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It is a paved trail, technically a hike trail but mentally and physically not. Cool little trail for city people to learn about the sequoias and history of the trees. Please stay on the trail and pick up all your trash read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Sequoia tree - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

I can't believe I've lived in California my entire life and never visited the Sequoias until now. It was such an amazing experience. The weather was perfect, and the trails were incredible. This place is absolutely stunning. I hope to come back someday. 1/11/25 read more

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I decided to go see the Trailer of 100 Giants. It had signs. There was a $12.00 fee. They had an area where you can drop in the envelope. There are signs with descriptions in regards to the trees. Part of the trail was closed. Overall, it was great to see the sequoias. There also is a gift shop nearby with souvenirs and some snacks. read more

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Trail of a 100 giants small parking lot. Came around 5pm on a Saturday. The drive up from Kernville very narrow road lots of switchbacks. You also drive thru a ton of dead trees from previous fire. Very huge cool trees to look at only issue is it is closed off at a certain point. Trees are impressive very huge bases and tall. Something to see. read more

Such a beautiful national park! There is a line at the entrance on weekends so be prepared for that. The visitor's center is quite small but very nice. The rangers working there are very helpful. Be prepared for many crowds, especially at the largest tree. Otherwise, the park's beauty is really breathtaking: there are so many tall trees and the hikes are easy (if you get lucky to get a parking spot, otherwise you'd have to park by the road and walk to the beginning of the trail) read more

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One of my favorite hikes in the United States. Purely amazing. If you can make it while there is snow, it is magical. Saw some deer and many awe-inspiring big trees. Some are as wide as 40 feet at their trunks. read more

I didn't care for the drive to get up there but once we were there, we really had a great time. The gentleman that first talked to us was very friendly and knowledgeable about the location and I would definitely recommend this place to anybody that wants to go and see it read more

More like 90 giants.. They were cutting down many of the trees for liability issues (June 13, 2020).. Tips. Get here before 10AM.. The small paid parking lot was full and closed down right after us.. $10 cash If you arrive after they close the parking lot, no worries. Parking along the street is legal and free.. But on a weekend it might be a long walk down the road to get to this trail.. This will be a nice hours walk along paved trails. You are free to walk on and off trail and I encourage you to escape the crowds and find your own area to explore. Great picture opportunities everywhere. I'd personally skip the first few trees if you're looking to take family pictures because those trees are so crowded. There are plenty of giants in this area, some will have nobody else around you. Once you're done with 100 giants and you want to do a short hike to a waterfall, put Nobe Young Creek Falls, Sequoia in Google maps... it's about a 4 mile drive north from 100 Giants but it's well worth it.. The parking lot isn't marked but it's obvious and there will be cars.. read more

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Located in the Sequoia National Forest, not to be confused with the Sequoia National Park, this is a must stop if you find yourself driving through the National Forest. Parking is $5. A total bargain. Pit toilets are available here as well as picnic tables, camp sites, a marshy meadow and yurts. The Sequoia's are just across the street. There are no facilities here so use them at the parking lot. There is a well maintained paved walkway with a multitude of signs allowing the walk. The loop is under 2 miles and fairly easy for people of all abilities, including wheelchairs. Each major Sequoia has an informational marker telling you about the tree, it's age and other trivia. There are also signs identifying trees and plants along the way and how to identify the various varieties. Sadly there was a recent wind storm that uprooted one of the Giants. It currently was blocking part of the walkway. We were able to walk around off the trail, but for some they just turned around. There are several small streams that flow through this area. Countless wild flowers and small critters. There's something so awe inspiring to stand next to a tree of this size! The stories they could tell! I'm glad I was able to stand with them. Take in their majestic beauty and become one with nature, if only for a second of their existence. A truly remarkable and memorable experience! read more

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Perhaps overhyped? It's about an hour to get there so if you are doing any other hikes in the area then it would be worth the drive. As other reviewers have said, there is graffiti on tree stumps and it's maybe lesser trees now. Parking is $10 now so try to get there before 9 to get a spot. It's a super easy trail, busy with lots of guests who some happened to be speaking really loudly or playing loud music. Hard to be one with the trees. I would probably not recommend this and go on on a different excursion such as hike to a waterfall at Nobe Young as someone else on Yelp mentioned (thanks! It was a lovely and quiet place to see a waterfall) or a hike at the bridge to see a cave. read more

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This spot is really beautiful in the summer, the prairie flowers were in bloom and the place packed. They charge 10 dollars for parking, but give one a map to go through the whole trail! The trail consisted of giant redwood trees and beautiful torn down roots! Also have a gift store so worth the try! I loved the scenery and the cool map that they gave us! My husband and I can go smoothly through the whole park. Took lots and lots of pictures and kept the map as a souvenir! read more

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While it can be a bit "tricky" to get here, the drive is spectacular coming from either Delome, Porterville or Lake Isabella. Take your time, enjoy the scenery and stop for pictures when you can. The road as of 6/23 is not in great shape with lots of loose gravel and some bad potholes, but any car can easily make it. I drove up in a 22' class B and had no issues. The grove of redwoods is spectacular and well paved. There's a nice little gift shop at the nearby campground. You will need to pay $12 for parking (cash only). It could get "crowded" at times, but it is secluded enough to not get crazy. Very much worth the drive! read more

The trees are absolutely stunning. Many of them are thousands of years old. That being said, it was very unfortunate the amount of graffiti that was in the park. There is a lot of tree removal happening as of our visit (8/20/20), and people are writing all over the tree stumps and chopped wood, using charcoal from the burned trees. It is literally everywhere. Some of the actual 2000 year old trees had initial carvings in them as well. Also, due to the removal of trees, while you hike, there is the constant sound of chainsaws. Despite the unfortunate graffiti (guests need to take better care of nature, if you are visiting a National Park!) the park is very easy to walk and great for families and kids as it is not challenging, and you get to see some great nature and animals. If you only could visit one park in Sequoia, I would maybe pass on this one until the tree cleanup is finished and the rain has washed the charcoal graffiti away. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - A large Sequoia, with an oak tree and fir tree in front. Very beautiful! - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

This is not too far from my house and take the kids there a couple of times a year. Easy asphalt trails which makes it perfect for elderly or wheelchairs. Beautiful Giant Sequoia trees. There are several benches to sit on also. If you park at the main entranceway have to pay, but just north of the main lot is free parking. During peak season it can get crowded. read more

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Thanks to Mandy D.'s review that I saw when doing Yelp homework in advance of a trip to Visalia, my hubby and I paid a visit to Trail of 100 Giants. Would not have been on our radar otherwise, so thanks to her. This Trail is part of the Sequoia National Forest and associated with the Giant Sequoia National Monument. More information about how it came to be and then came to be improved for public access can be found at the NFS web page at this url. www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/maps/brochures/trail_of_100_giants.pdf Our good decision was to visit Trail of 100 Giants. Our bad decision was to tack the drive to this location on the end of an already six hour drive day as a "swing by" spot. That's because we didn't believe the National Forest Service estimates of 90 minutes drive time to cover the mere 52 miles in to this site from the freeway (Hway 65). Yep - it did take that long due to narrow roads with switchbacks and curves as it gained elevation quickly. Based on that experience, our opening recommendation is this: plan on this as a full day's excursion to really enjoy both the drive and the Trail and don't try to fit it in as "swing by" at the end of a long road trip day. Easily accessible and paved paths through this soul-soothing place make it usable by many, (that is as many who are willing to make the daunting - although beautiful - drive). We were surprised to find that as remote as it is that even late on a Thursday afternoon in mid June, so not the peak of tourist season or a weekend, we encountered a couple of dozen others on the trail, from quite aged folks to toddlers and all ages in between and from long distance bikers taking a break to folks with canes and wheelchairs as well as those striding out and strolling. I note other reviewers tend to downgrade rating for this setting because access is easy. I consider that an asset worthy of upgraded rating. Song birds abound in this forest. Lovely...wished we had thought to bring binoculars and plan more time to stay on the Trail to do bird watching. Nearby campgrounds make overnight stays possible. Nominal ($5) parking fee in lots across from (two) entrances help support Trail efforts. Bathrooms (accessible too) are in lots. Tips: a) If you go to the NFS web site you'll see a map of how to get to and from the Trail. We entered via Ave 56 through California Hot Springs and exited via 190 through Springville. Recommend entering one direction and exiting another as the drives in and out were so amazingly different for terrain and flora. b) If you drive through Springville one way or the other and it is either lunch or dinner time, recommend you stop at The Bridge Restaurant there for a nosh - great place - see reviews. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bridge-restaurant-springville#hrid:7wTeltg-qpwje5Hk5kYz4g/src:self read more

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Lovely! Beautiful trees and just a nice trail to be with nature. Pet friendly!! Nice drive and overall a must see if you're already in the area. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Pet friendly!! Nice easy to follow trail - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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It's been awhile since I've driven through the Sequoias and totally forgot how windy the roads are at certain points of the mountains. Anywho, we were coming from Ridgecrest and took the 178 to Kernville and followed the signs to the giants. It took a little over two hours...we actually got lost so it took a bit longer. Right before you hit the last turn to get to the giants, we missed the sign at a 4-way stop sign. If you end up coming from Kernville, when you hit the 4-way stop sign, make sure you make a right. There was a small sign but from the opposite end, we thought it was pointing a different direction. Once we got there, we noticed two different parking lots. If you miss the first one, don't worry because the second one will pop up a few hundred feet. I was excepting to pay $5, which I read on the website, but didn't see any tenants so we just parked and headed for the trail. It takes about an hour, if your going at a leisurely pace. Since we came during mid-November, it was chilly. I felt like I was back in Michigan, with how the cold the wind on my face was. We also did see some snow on the ground (when we got lost), so if you go through the mountains, make sure you bring extra clothes...oh and chains. We also brought our pup with us and saw a few other puppers, so it is pet friendly but does lack trash cans throughout the trails. But there are trash cans in the parking lot, as well as portapottys. The trees really are something different! They are humongous in size and I'm sure weight...but I was a little surprised at the amount of the huge trees we saw. I was expecting to see more, but have to say, there are giant trees throughout the mountainside(while driving to get to the giants). It is a very easy hike and saw a few families with little ones on the trail. There are also FYI signs posted about the trees and trail. This is definitely worth a stop if you've never been here before! read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Looking up a giant...feeling very small! - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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I was really excited to visits these large sequoia trees. The trees themselves lived up to the hype and were magnificent. It was really fun to see so many of the huge sequoias left and the signage for each tree was awesome. 5/5 experience. With all of that said, we did not do enough research about road conditions and the status of the park before embarking on the roughly 6,800 ft elevation change on the windiest road ever. It was an adventure to the monument that's for sure. The backroad way took us roughly an hour and a half to drive 31 miles and then we took the more known road down the other side due to how windy the roads were. The other side of the mountains roads were actually closed up to the monument due to excess snow blocking the roads and road wash out (we did not know this before hand.) Some local firemen assured us it was safe to continue the way we were going and we made it down safely. Drive 1.5/5 experience. Overall, the monument itself was awesome and I'm really glad we drove up to see it but I encourage anyone looking to embark on the drive to see the sequoias to learn from us and do the proper research on the road conditions and how to safely make it up to see them. read more

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Brought my niece and nephew here. Spent a few hours we walked all the trails and had a great time. One of the two parking lots takes credit cards but, to be safe make sure you have cash. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Trees - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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Visited Sequoia National Park On May 1st 2018. During The whole trail there was Light snow & temperatures were around 40°. The Regular parking was closed, however we only payed $5 for parking. read more

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Fabulous little hike I think everyone can enjoy. The trail is paved so there's no excuse, bring the stroller, wheelchair, walker, cane, etc. Advice especially on weekends, get there early for parking which is 5$, they allow overflow parking at Redwood Campground right down the road and there is also a small spot even farther down the road that is free but only has space for a few cars. It's beautiful here and almost like a natural playground for the kids, climbing on trees, playing in the stream, etc. We brought our dog and he had fun too. Be sure to bring water, especially this time of year, the store at the campground didn't have anymore. There are bathrooms at the campground and picnic tables. If you are in the Sequioa National Forest I highly recommend stopping here, it won't take long, I promise. read more

Took a trip here a couple months ago with my wife, son, and our dog. Very cool trail. It is all paved so there is access for wheelchairs. The trail takes about 1 to 1 1/2 hours to walk through and read all of the information posts. Parking is pretty limited, right across the street from one of the entrances. I believe it is $10 to park, but worth it. We got there around 730am-8am. There was only one other couple there ahead of us. By the time we left around 9am-930am there was a lot of traffic trying to find parking. All in all, great trail for kids and people in wheelchairs. Just take some snacks and water. read more

Trail of 100 Giants!! What a fabulous description! I did not count how many Giant Sequoia trees we saw, but it was plenty. They cannot be as all big as General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, but they are still impressive. If you are driving up here expecting to have a challenging hike, then you are bound to be disappointed. This trail is only about 1.5 miles long, and it is a very easy hike on a paved trail. I would describe it as a beautiful and wonderful nature walk!! The 2 hour drive we made from Bakersfield was worth the trip to us. There was 4 of us, and we each enjoyed our 5 hours spent here. Yes, it took us 5 hours to hike 1.5 miles! Pretty sad, huh.... We took tons of photos, and we explored a little off the trail. My personal favorite was walking on top of the fallen Giant Sequoia tree which had toppled several years ago. That tree is massive!!! If you love Mother Nature, then a trip to the Trail of 100 Giants is so worth your time!!! If you do not like Mother Nature, then this place is not for you. read more

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Awesome awesome awesome! So many massive gigantic sequoias. I absolutely love this trail and plan on hitting it many times while I'm in the state. Way more than 100 massive trees to enjoy on your walk. Incredible experience that I couldn't recommend more! read more

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What's not to like about this trail?! You're surrounded by giant trees that are hundreds of years old. It's AWESOME in the true, full meaning of the word. The trail is paved. It's very short. So it's easy for young, old, handicapped...EVERYONE! The paths are wide enough to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. There are benches every few feet if you get tired easily. The temp here is usually a few degrees cooler than at the base. Bring a jacket! Parking fee is $5. The ranger will give you a map & a guide with brief history of the trees after you pay. There are restrooms at the parking area. No cell phone service. I liked that! I feel better after disconnecting & going off the grid for awhile. Great place to recharge myself :) read more

Trail of 100 Giants - $5 parking fee - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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Lol B.C. gave 3 stars cause it was an easy trail, lol. Its an educational trail its not the Pacific Crest Trail lol lol. Same goes to you Ian, a trail is a trail, a trail of crumbs is still called a trail. What do you want Ian an award because you drove through a Tree tunnel haha. Anyway one of the trees fell and blocked the path, the area is beautiful. Yes its quite a drive to get there due to all the turns and narror roads. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - A fallen Giant is blocking the path - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

If you're a hiking enthusiast this may not be the best hike for you in terms of difficulty. It's paved walkways and no inclines. All pun intended; it's a walk in the park. :) BUT if you're a nature enthusiast and appreciate big trees you can climb IN and ON to then I suggest you walk this mile long loop. Like the review below me said, it's supposed to be educational. You learn about different types of birds, squirrels, and trees roaming the Sequoia Forest. If your'e planning to deviate from the trail a bit, I suggest you not wear sandals or open toe shoes. There are a lot of sharp pinecone bits and twigs that really hurt when they stab into your foot. :( read more

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This is a super simple, paved and completely accessible trail that leads you though the giant sequoias. There are several trees right off the pathway that you can hug, go inside, or do whatever. There are information signs along the way, a small creek, and a lot of squirrels. Parking is $5 across the street. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

Trail of 100 Giants....more like Trail of 20 Giants. More on this later... This is a great family and kid friendly trail to look at some jaw dropping Sequoias. They are stunningly ginormous and beautiful.  Continue driving on the m-90 road or the great migration highway till you see the sign. The sign is pretty big so you can't miss it. Parking is 5 dollars and make sure to stop by the bulletin board to pick up a FREE map. The map explains what each tree is and other fun facts.  This is a paved trail so of you're looking for adventure this might not be the best place. However this is a good short day hike if you want to take it easy for the day, or if you arrived into Sequoia in the early afternoon and want to kill some time before setting up camp. The trail is advertised at 1.5 miles but I thought it was a lot shorter. To get back to my first comment, there were only 20 trees on the map. I'm sure there were 80 more Sequoias hiding out, but we couldn't find them. Each tree is numbered so just follow the numbers. Not like that will stop me from going back but I was hoping to count the 100 sequoias. Overall, amazing trail and trees. There is a bathroom at the parking lot. Great spot to show family and friends and girlfriends and boyfriends. Can't wait to come back. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Paved trail. - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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Amazing place!!! The world biggest trees you can see here. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Amazing place! - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

EASY trail but really fun! It's a loop that's a little over a mile or so. There are not 100 sequoias but plenty of other tall trees. Parking in the lot across the street is $5 (but free if you come after 4 after the parking lady has left). You get a nice trail guide that has 20 or so "stops" where it gives you a brief history of what you are looking at. Very educational! Go at your own place, lots of great photo opportunities. Shaded also so not too hot or sunny! Good for families with you children, even dogs! Paths are clearly marked and well maintained. read more

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This place is pretty cool! Lots of trees and the trail is nice. It's short and perfect for kids.Get here early because parking is terrible and you need to purchase day parking. If you are camping near by, you can use the same pass. There is a yurt with a gift shop in the near by campground and can park there. read more

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I have to disagree with one of the first comments below, we did go WAY out of our way (2 hours) to get here and it was totally worth it! How can you not give mother nature a 5 star? So the US Forest website says this paved trail is 1 mile, the forest ranger told us it was 1.5 miles and our Endomondo tracker said 2.2 miles. Now, we did venture off the trail to see some of the trees up close and personal. But how can you not? We drove up to the parking lot and were told there were no more spots but if we found an area to park in we could. We found a dirt area which was good enough for me. We used the restrooms first which is a brick building with 2 unisex bathrooms. They did have toilet paper but nowhere to wash. We paid our $5 to the ranger at the front who gave us a map/info guide. It was interesting to me to see these families walk past these trees like it's no big deal. For one, these trees are up to 1,500 years old and second the guide we were given points out 20 interesting trees. This trail is definitely a must see while in Sequoia! read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Two Giant fallen Sequoia's - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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One of the most beautiful places to visit in California. Haven't been in a couple years until today but still breathtaking every time I visit. The air is crisp and clean, scenery is beautiful, the absence of modern society is very pleasing every so often. Besides a tank of gas and a couple bottles of water, it's also financially friendly. Anyone who gets the chance or loves the outdoors must visit. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - The fams first visit - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

Cool! A fun loop trail with handicapped access, trees you can climb in, over, through, on, whatever you would like! Too many picture opportunities- so fun! Close parking. We even saw wild cows on way out! One trail parallels on top of a fallen tree to where you can climb atop the roots. Awesome. Some trees are uprooted and you can see bottoms- awesome. Benches along way if you get tired out choose to sit out while your friends selfie all over the trail. The drive here is windy- bring out the Corvette to hug those turns before the trees! read more

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I love this hike only downside is the trail is super short. The few sequoias left are breath taking. I come back to this trail because I have a tiny dog and this trail she can do on her own. I usually end up having to carry her on other trails due to big rocks or uneven ground. The trail is paved and has wooden bridges so it's easy on the paws and feet. Super easy trail I've seen strollers and all ages walking this. Worth seeing at least once if not more. ^_^ read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Fallen giant :( - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California

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This trail was so perfect. It's super easy, for all ages, and very beautiful! The ginormous trees are breathtaking. Trail is less than 2 miles and in a loop. If you're in the southern part of Sequoia, this trail is worth the trip! Parking was closed when we went, but we parked on the street and didn't have any issues. Make sure to have a permit! read more

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Absolutely stunning! It's majestic. I really cannot put into words how this experience was. read more

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Woohoo! As good as nature gets! It's a nice windy drive up (and down). And I say that with a smile incase anyone get's car sick... but if you're in kernville and you like the outdoors but don't want to do too much of a hike and want to take the fam up somewhere secluded for a good ol' walk. Then giant sequoia trees here we come! FYI $5 to park, unless there's no one there to collect the money. read more

Trail of 100 Giants - Giants - Hiking Near Me - Springville, California