Ultimate 3-Day Sequoia National Park Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Begin your adventure at the Foothills Visitor Center, where you can get maps, expert advice, and learn about the park's history before heading further in.

Foothills Visitor Center

Next, head to the iconic General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on earth by volume, and take the short loop trail to be dwarfed by these ancient giants.

General Sherman Tree

Enjoy a scenic hike along the Congress Trail, a quiet loop winding past massive sequoias like The Senate and The House, offering a more tranquil forest experience.

Congress Trail

Stop for lunch at the rustic Wuksachi Lodge Restaurant, featuring mountain views and hearty fare made with local ingredients.

Wuksachi Lodge Restaurant

At sunset, drive up to Moro Rock and climb the granite stairway for panoramic views of the Great Western Divide and a magical Sierra dusk.

Moro Rock

Start with a guided tour of Crystal Cave, a marble cavern adorned with dramatic stalactites and dazzling rock formations (reserve tickets in advance).

Crystal Cave

Take a leisurely stroll through Crescent Meadow, known as the “Gem of the Sierra,” where wildflowers bloom and black bears are sometimes spotted in spring and summer.

Crescent Meadow

Visit the quirky Tharp's Log, a historic pioneer cabin built inside a fallen sequoia, for a glimpse into early settler life in the Sierra.

Tharp's Log

End the day with dinner at Lodgepole Market Deli, a casual spot with tasty sandwiches, pizza, and snacks near the scenic Marble Fork Kaweah River.

Lodgepole Market Deli

Begin with a hike to Tokopah Falls, a spectacular 1,200-foot waterfall reached by a moderate 4-mile roundtrip trail along the Marble Fork Kaweah River.

Tokopah Falls

Drive the historic Generals Highway, which connects Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and enjoy breathtaking pullouts and trailheads along the way.

Generals Highway

Stop at Giant Forest Museum to explore fascinating exhibits about the park’s ecology and the incredible sequoias that call it home.

Giant Forest Museum

For your final meal, enjoy traditional American cuisine with a Sierra backdrop at the cozy The Peaks Restaurant at Wuksachi Lodge.

The Peaks Restaurant