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Just Enough Soil
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Just Enough Soil
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<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Just Enough Soil," shows why sequoias have shallow roots.</p>
Inheritance
~0 min drive
<p>This outdoor exhibit, titled "Inheritance," shows why fallen trees create good conditions for sequoias to thrive.</p>
Stony Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft elevation gain.
Jo Pass
~16 min drive
Scenic alpine pass hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Hot Spots
~0 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Hot Spots," shows how fire helps giant sequoias grow.</p>
Jennie Lake
~17 min drive
Moderate Sierra alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Seville Lakes
~18 min drive
Scenic alpine lakes hike with moderate elevation gain and rewarding views.
Hazelwood Nature Trail Trailhead
~0 min drive
<p>The Hazelwood Nature Trail features a 0.5-mile (0.8-km) loop trail. This firm-packed trail has an elevation gain of approximately 50 feet (15 m). The average trail grade is 6.5% (maximum 10%) and the maximum cross slope is less than 2%. The trail is 6 feet wide. <br /> <br…
Rowell Meadow
~18 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile climb to scenic high meadow with 1,635 ft elevation gain.
Hazelwood Nature Trail-Alta Trail Junction
~1 min drive
This trailhead sign includes a map indicating the junction of the Hazelwood Nature Trail Loop with the Alta Trail, which heads west towards the Giant Forest Museum.
Sunset Rock Trailhead
~1 min drive
<p>The trail to Sunset Rock offers a great path for wandering through the Giant Forest, even if you only go a short way. Peaceful spots along the way provide spots to relax. Families with small children may enjoy spending time here.<br /> <br /> If you go all the way to Sunset…
