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Grove of sequoias · Visalia, California
General Grant Tree and Grant Grove
Grove of giant sequoias in Kings Canyon with the General Grant, the second largest tree in the world by volume, called the Nation’s Christmas Tree, reached by an approximately 800-meter paved trail.
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About General Grant Tree and Grant Grove
Grant Grove is the most visited grove in Kings Canyon and was part of the former General Grant National Park, created in 1890. The General Grant, about 81 meters tall with a base more than 12 meters in diameter, is the second largest tree in the world by volume and one of the widest.
In 1926 it was declared the Nation’s Christmas Tree by President Calvin Coolidge, and since then a Christmas ceremony is held there every year. In 1956 it was designated a national memorial to those who died in the United States’ wars.
An approximately 800-meter paved trail runs through the grove, with several other large sequoias. Along the way are the Fallen Monarch, a fallen hollow trunk that once served as shelter, a bar and a stable, and the Gamlin Cabin, a 19th-century pioneer log cabin.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
Early in the morning, before the tour buses, or in the late afternoon. In winter, with snow, the trail is beautiful but may require chains on your car.
How to get there
It is near the Grant Grove visitor center, about 5 km from the Big Stump entrance via Highway 180, and about 100 km from Visalia. Vehicle entry fees apply in the park.
Tip
Go inside the Fallen Monarch, the hollow trunk along the trail: it gives the exact sense of the size of a sequoia.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about General Grant Tree and Grant Grove
Is the General Grant the largest tree in the world?
It is the second largest by wood volume, behind the General Sherman in Sequoia.
Why is the General Grant called the Nation’s Christmas Tree?
It was declared so in 1926 by President Calvin Coolidge and has a Christmas ceremony there every year.
How long is the General Grant trail?
About 800 meters, paved and a loop.