0.8 mi
Distance
223 ft
Elev. Gain
21m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
General Sherman Tree Trail is an out-and-back trail in Sequoia National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Tulare County, California. It is 0.8 miles long and gains 223 feet. The nearest town is Silver City, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,181 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 2,181 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Kid-friendly
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silver City, CA · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Tulare County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Sequoia National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:559-565-3341
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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