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Congress Trail, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

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  • The Congress Trail is a great trail to do if you're not up for doing half days hikes. The whole loop probably takes a good 1.5 hours depending on how fast/slow you go. You get great views... 
    The Congress Trail is a great trail to do if you're not up for doing half days hikes. The whole loop probably takes a good 1.5 hours depending on how fast/slow you go. You get great views...  more »
  • We parked at General Sherman Tree parking lot. From there, the paved trail heads downward, with some few steps. The Congress Trail is well signed and you reach the turnoff just before the General... 
    We parked at General Sherman Tree parking lot. From there, the paved trail heads downward, with some few steps. The Congress Trail is well signed and you reach the turnoff just before the General...  more »
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  • We visited in 7/11/21 around 10am and the park was super hot at ~100 degrees during the day. For reference in my party is just my husband and I, we are from Florida. He is ~200 lbs, 6ft tall, not active, no health issues. I am ~114lbs, 4’11 ft tall, moderately active, no health issues. I also carried a backpack weighing ~5lbs and the walk was really challenging for me. I think it was the heat and altitude that was wearing me out. If you are coming from Salinas the parking lot you will see to the right is just for disabled parking. The public parking lot is half a mile down to the right side which will take you to the General Sherman and Congress Trails. This was definitely worth the hike in the heat.
  • One of the best "bang for your buck" trails in the park! Loads of famous and towering Sequoias on a well-paved trail with decent marking! It does get quite crowded around General Sherman, and the ascent back to the parking area is nothing to laugh at, but it is an unforgettable experience!

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