5 Best Hikes in the Sierra Nevada
Adventures Beyond Yosemite
The Sierra Nevada may not sound familiar. But this amazing mountain range runs 400 miles long through the center of California and is the mountain range that houses gems such as Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canon, Lake Tahoe, Giant Sequoia, and Devil’s Postpile, as well as twenty other wilderness areas. This area is huge, at 39,612 square miles.
Most people visit the Western Sierra Nevada, to places such as Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. But the Eastern Sierra Nevada can certainly hold its own against its famous neighbors.
Here are the five best hikes in the Sierra Nevada to enjoy.
5. General Sherman Tree
This is the largest tree in the world, measured by volume. This tree is located in Sequoia National Park and stands at 275 ft. tall. The tree is over 36 feet in diameter.
This is the easiest trail on this list. The “trail” to this amazing tree is paved and is only 0.5 miles long. The walk there takes you into the Giant Forest sequoia grove, where you hike among giant sequoias. There are also exhibits along the walk to explain the…
