Sequoia National Park

It is a really beautiful place. The trees are simply majestic and amazing. You can connect with nature and enjoy impressive views. If you are lucky, in winter you can find snow. Sequoias and snow, are special. There are places where you can stop for a moment to see the horizon with a wonderful sunset.

ATTENTION , in winter time of the year to drive through the park are required to have chains in the car, you need to take care of this in advance will be cheaper, or dress up to go back and buy, in the nearest place from the park was a cafe but there for a pair of chains we paid $180, but if you return them back they return 45$. In general, the park is excellent, huge trees, good road to the park, many toilets throughout the area. Great park, especially beautiful with snow!

While Sequoia National Park is often touted as a must-see, I honestly think it's overrated, especially if you're coming from the Bay Area. The drive there, particularly on Generals Highway, is long, winding, and hectic—definitely not a relaxing road trip. It’s a pretty intense route up the mountain, and you’ll spend a lot of time navigating sharp turns and narrow lanes. Honestly, it’s not the kind of drive I’d want to do for a short visit. The main attractions, like the giant sequoias, are impressive, but are they worth the extensive drive? I’d argue not really. Yes, the trees are big, but once you’ve seen one, you've kind of seen them all. If you're really after some great nature experiences, there are many parks and hikes much closer to the Bay Area that offer just as much, if not more, without the time commitment. However, if you are determined to make the trip, one saving grace is that you can actually do a day trip if you leave early enough. Start with the main attractions in the morning, hit up the General Sherman tree, and work your way up to Moro Rock for the stunning views. By the time you're done, you can exit via the Big Stump Entrance, which has a wider, more relaxed road that makes the drive back much less stressful. At the end of the day, though, I’d recommend skipping the full weekend trek unless you're a huge fan of giant trees. There are plenty of beautiful parks and natural landscapes closer to home that offer a more rewarding and less stressful experience.

It is indeed a fascinating place and looks like a wonderland. Sequoia trees are magnificent but the drive is exhausting. You have to be extremely cautious in winter while driving. Parking is really limited in some hot spots. Nature gets 5 stars but the nps gets only 4 stars here compared to the work they do in other national parks.

The sequoia trees are amazing! The road driving in was very windy with lots of turns. Beautiful views, but be prepared for it to take you a while to make your way through. Being new to the big trees of California, and visiting The Redwoods NP as a comparison I prefer the majestic Sequoias.