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McKinley Tree – Tough Twins loop from Giant Forest

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McKinley Tree – Tough Twins loop from Giant Forest

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18,467

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McKinley Tree – Tough Twins loop from Giant Forest

02:41

9.22km

250m

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: April 15, 2026

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Sequoia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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766 m

Hazelwood Trail, Sequoia National Park

Highlight • Trail

For me, the most beautiful NP in this area...

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2.99 km

Lincoln Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Lincoln Tree is the fourth largest tree in the world by volume. It bears a notable scar that runs high up the trunk, allowing you to stand partially inside this monolithic organism. The Lincoln tree towers 255 feet tall and is 31 feet in diameter.

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3.29 km

McKinley Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another giant to say hello to.

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3.77 km

Tunnel Log (Sequoia National Park)

Highlight • Natural

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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4.31 km

Tough Twins

Highlight • Natural Monument

While you're there, you should check it out

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5.81 km

Tunnel Log

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can walk right through the trunk of this fallen giant. A large doorway has been carved out of the side of the bark and the trail passes directly through.

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5.87 km

Alta Trail in the Giant Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This segment passes by many of the giant Sequoia Redwood trees, including the famous General Sherman, the largest tree, by volume in the world. The size of these trees is just amazing. 5 of the 10 most massive trees on the planet are in the Giant Forest along this and nearby trails.

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9.12 km

Giant Forest Museum

Highlight • Rest Area

The Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park is housed in a renovated historic Market building and offers insights into the natural and human history of the Giant Forest. Completed in 2001, this museum provides an introduction to the giant sequoias and surrounding meadows for visitors of all ages. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also supports educational efforts through the Beetle Rock Educational Center. There is also accessible parking, restrooms, and trail access makes this museum a key starting point for exploring the majestic Giant Forest.

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9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

384 m

198 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.79 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,140 m)

Lowest point (1,960 m)

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McKinley Tree – Tough Twins loop from Giant Forest

Hazelwood Trail, Sequoia National Park

Lincoln Tree

McKinley Tree

Tunnel Log (Sequoia National Park)

Tough Twins

Tunnel Log

Alta Trail in the Giant Forest

Giant Forest Museum

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