Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, encompass over 867,000 acres of diverse terrain, including the largest concentration of giant sequoias. These parks are home to Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, and Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. Visitors can explore over 800 miles of trails, providing opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and backpacking. Key attractions include the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on earth by volume, and Crystal Cave, an underground marble cavern. The parks also boast rich biodiversity, with hundreds of species of plants and animals, including black bears, mule deer, and several species of birds. Significant historical and cultural importance is found in the area’s Native American heritage, with ancient pictographs and archeological sites. Visitors are drawn to the parks for the unparalleled opportunity to engage with nature, whether through strenuous backcountry treks or scenic drives.
