General Sherman Tree

Quite a sight to see! The drive takes a bit of time as you wind through many sharp turns on the road to the tree. You travel up to 7,000 ft elevation quickly, so some people may feel the affects of that.

Once you arrive in the main parking lot, you will find restrooms and the start of the path to the tree. The walk is a downhill from the parking lot, and you will have an elevation change of over 200 feet. All Trails lists it as an EASY trail, but it could be quite difficult for many, especially the walk back up the hill to the main parking lot.

At the tree, you are able to view it from sides. There are multiple benches to sit at to enjoy the view.

There are multiple paths available at the base of the tree that can take you through other areas to explore.

If the climb back up the hill would be too difficult, there was a shuttle available near the base of the tree that could be taken back up to the main parking lot. It may only be available during the summer season, but I am not sure. If you have a handicap placard, there is a parking lot available near the base of the tree.

The climb back up to the main parking lot looked manageable, but I saw many people struggling along the path. There are many benches and areas for you to sit down and rest as you make your way up the hill. Many signs remind you to take it slow due to the high elevation.

Be sure to take water to stay hydrated and allow yourself plenty of time to explore the area. We did not expect the drive to take so long, so we had to cut our trip a little shorter than expected.