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Great Western Divide
Giant Sequoia National Monument
Trail of 100 Giants is an easy, accessible walk through Long Meadow Grove, one of the premier groves of giant sequoias. The grove showcases monarchs estimated to be up to 1,500 years old. About 1.5 miles of paved trail offers several loop options with interpretive signs. Located on the Western Divide Highway, facilities include a paved parking area, restrooms, and several picnic tables. This trail is accessible by road during the summer months, May 15 to November 15, weather depending.
Packsaddle Grove. This medium sized grove offers a rare look at a truly old growth forest where California condors have and may once again live. Dirt roads (Forest Road 23S64; five miles to the junction of 23S28) that are open in the summer access this grove; hike cross country to the north and east of this junction. The grove straddles Packsaddle Creek and its tributaries.
Other Giant Sequoia Groves. The groves that can be reached from Forest Roads off of the Great Western Divide include the Red Hill Grove, Peyrone Grove, South Peyrone Grove, Cunningham Grove, and Long Meadow Grove.
North Road. Near Quaking Aspen Campground on Mountain Road 107 is the North Road (Forest Road 21S50). This road provides access to popular trailheads for the Golden Trout Wilderness and Jordan Peak Lookout. There are no developed facilities in this area outside of those at trailheads at Lewis Camp, Clicks Creek and Summit. This area is popular for dispersed camping, hunting and off highway vehicle use.
Golden Trout Wilderness is located in both the Sequoia and Inyo National Forests and encompasses 475 square miles of pristine lakes, jagged peaks, and lush green meadows. Visitor permits (required only for overnight stays in the Golden Trout Wilderness) are available free from Forest Service Offices near wilderness entry points or the Wilderness Permit page on this website. Group size is limited to 15 people.
The elevation of the Sequoia portion of the wilderness ranges from 4,800 feet to 12,432 feet. Vegetation includes grey and pinyon pine woodlands at lower elevations; Jeffrey pine at mid-elevations; and red fir, lodgepole and foxtail pine at higher elevations. Approximately 150 miles of trails are located on the Sequoia National Forest portion. Remember, only foot travel (human or stock) is allowed in the Wilderness.
California Land Management (CLM). Most developed campground areas operate under a concessionaire permit with CLM. For additional information, please visit www.clm-services.com or call their Hume Lake office at 559-335-2232, their Springville office at 559-539-3004, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1815.