The Trail of 100 Giants offers a leisurely loop through a grove of giant sequoias. With easy access off the Western Divide Highway, this is practically a required stop on a trip to Giant Sequoia National Monument. Located within Long Meadow Grove, this trail gives visitors an opportunity to revel beneath these enormous beauties. Enjoy a half-mile paved loop or extend things a bit on a 1.3-mile circuit.
How big are the giant sequoias? In Latin they are called Sequoiadendron giganteum, but only one word in the English language captures the grandeur of these arbors — ginormous. These trees are huge! Regular trees look like saplings standing next to them. Volume-wise, these are the largest species of trees in the world. Many of the Sequoias are a thousand years old and more than twenty feet across.
A five-dollar fee per vehicles is charged to park at the trailhead. Dogs are welcome. For more information on this paved half-mile loop, view the official trail brochure.
Update: Trail of 100 Giants closed after a giant sequoia fell across the trail in September of 2011. The trail has reopened, but may be different than the depiction above.
To get to the trailhead: Parking for the Trail of 100 Giants is located on the east side of the Western Divide Highway, 2.6 miles north of Parker Pass Road. The trail starts opposite the parking lot. Redwood Meadow Campground also offers access to the grove.
Trailhead address: Western Divide Highway, Sequoia National Forest, Porterville, CA 93257
Trailhead coordinates: 35.97733, -118.59399 (35° 58′ 38.4″N 118° 35′ 38.4″W)
You may also view a regional map of surrounding Sierra Nevada trails and campgrounds.
 | Needles Lookout This 5-mile hike visits a fire tower with unbeatable views of the region. |
 | Dome Rock This short hike just off Western Divide Highway provides a great view of the valley below. |
 | Natural Water Slide This 1.5-mile hike visits a refreshing natural water slide on the eastern side of the Great Western Divide. |
 | More trails in the Sierra Nevada Mountains Explore other destinations in the Sierra including Sequoia National Park. |
 | Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park This 1.6-mile hike (or longer) visits the biggest trees in Yosemite. |
 | General Grant Tree Trail in Kings Canyon National Park This 0-8 mile loop in the Grant Grove passes through a Fallen Monarch to reach the General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias. |
 | General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park This one-mile hike visits the world's biggest tree, a 275-foot tall Giant Sequoia that is 36.5 feet across at the base. |
 | Big Trees Trail in Sequoia National Park This 1.4-mile stroll explores giant sequoias around Round Meadow on a paved nature trail that is easy, educational, and beautiful. |
 | Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park This level 1.6-mile loop visits a Sequoia you can stand inside (Chimney Tree) and another that someone used to live in (Tharp's Log). |
 | North Grove - Big Trees Trail in Calaveras Big Trees State Park This easy 1.5-mile loop explores the first giant sequoias discovered by settlers in California./td> |
 | Western Divide Ranger District Campgrounds There are ten campgrounds in Giant Sequoia National Monument within the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest, including the 32-site Quaking Aspen Campground. |
Two fallen sequoias temporarily closed Trail of 100 Giants on 9/31/11.
Is the trail of the 100 giants open now? What other things are recommended for young children 4 to 10 years old?
Thanks,
Lily
I called today Aug 20, 2012 it’s open.
Thanks for the update!
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Is trail open as of March 18, 2016?
How can I get a list of the persons on the monument list?
the trees are the monument…..not people…..
is the trail open right now 4-23-2018
what is the best rv campground close to the trail?