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California

Big Trees

0.6 mi

Distance

33 ft

Gain

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Inside Sequoia National Park
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.6 mi
Elevation gain: 33 ft
Highest point: 6,396 ft
Lowest point: 6,359 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Big Trees is a short 0.60-mile loop trail in California's National Park Service system. The trail gains 33 feet of elevation and reaches a maximum elevation of 6,396 feet.

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