United States California Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Log

A drive-through tunnel created from a fallen giant sequoia tree.

Crescent Meadow Road
(559) 565-3341
http://www.nps.gov/seki/faqtunnel.htm

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Not to be mistaken with the fallen tunnel tree in Yosemite National Park, this fallen sequoia log (AKA, Tunnel Log) is in the Giant Forest at Sequoia National Park and is large enough to drive your car through. This mighty sequoia tumbled due to national causes in 1937 and has been a major tourist attraction ever since.

nicolejordan 2 years ago

This fallen sequoia log (AKA, Tunnel Log) in the Giant Forest is large enough to fit your car through where it’s carved out!

nicolejordan 2 years ago

Unlike the famous Tunnel Tree in Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Log came to be from national causes. Around 1937, a mighty sequoia fell across Crescent Meadow Road and the tunnel was carved to allow cars to pass through. The rest is history.

chiefseeker 2 years ago

Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Log Guides

California Road Trip 2020
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Best things to see and do in Sequoia National Park
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Sequoia National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike, offering an array of exciting activities and sights to explore. The park's most popular attraction is the Giant Forest, home to General Sherman, the world's largest tree, which stands at a staggering 275 feet tall and is over 2,000 years old. Other must-see sights include Moro Rock, a granite dome offering stunning panoramic views of the park, and the Crystal Cave, a breathtaking underground cavern filled with stunning rock formations. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities, from hiking to horseback riding, camping to stargazing, and even snowshoeing in the winter. The park is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles, making it a nature lover's paradise. Here is a list of our favorite things to see and do in the majestic Sequoia National Park.
Famous Trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
chiefseeker (Jody Vandergriff)
Sequoias are native to California and only California thanks to the high altitudes of the Sierra Nevadas and the runoff of the mountain snow. They are the biggest trees in the world, by volume, and only the redwoods can make a bigger claim as the tallest trees in the world. This is what makes Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks so epic. And these are the most famous of all the mighty sequoias.
Iconic Trees in US National Parks
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These are the trees that were famous before instagram.
Summer 2020 Roadtrip
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