Things to do in Sequoia National Park in One Day

Easy and Baby-Friendly Hiking Trails in Sequoia National Park in Winter

I’ve been dreaming about visiting Sequoia National Park ever since our trip to Yosemite, where I found out I was pregnant. Now, we're heading to another national park to celebrate becoming a family of three! It's even more exciting because we're taking our 8-month-old baby with us to enjoy hiking and exploring new places. Let's go!

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The Sequoia Hut -Home away from Home!

Where to Stay in Sequoia

• Check-in: The Sequoia Hut
• Address: 43307 Sierra Drive A, Three Rivers, 93271, United States of America
• 3 days 2 nights for 205 USD

We snatched a really great deal for this little hut. It has everything we need, a small kitchen, fridge and most importantly, it was very clean. We have this hut all to ourselves;  the host even provided a small chair for feeding our little one when we asked for it, and free parking is also provided. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.

It's funny how life changes after you have a baby. We've never packed so much stuff in our travels before, ahahaa. It's like we brought the whole house this time.

Check out our First Day Itinerary: What you need to know before visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

Read more: Must-See Stopovers at Sequoia National Park

Where to go in Sequoia National Park in March

Must-See Stopovers at Sequoia National Park:

1. Historic Entrance Sign of Sequoia National Park 

2. Indian Head River Trailhead 

3. Foothills Visitor Center 

4. Tunnel Rock 

5. Hospital Rock

Easy Trails in Sequoia National Park:

6. Hospital Rock Trailhead

7. Big Trees Trail 

8. General Sherman Tree Trail

Hiking Common Sense Safety Rules:

1. Stay on the trail

2. Hydrate 

3. Bring some snacks

4.  Follow garbage safety

5. Avoid the bears 

Baby Carrier: Got a baby and need a hand?  Or two? My husband says the best way to raise a child is hands-free.

Second Day Sequoia National Park Itinerary: Baby-Friendly Trails in Sequoia National Park

We had an 8-month-old baby when we visited Sequoia National Park, and we used a baby carrier for mobility. During the winter season, it’s not ideal or advisable to use baby strollers at all. We drove to General Sherman Tree first, as it was the farthest trail on the map and then to Big Trees Trail. 

General Sherman Tree Trail was literally a walk in the park. 

a. General Sherman Tree Trail

How to get there: follow the signs and trail map given at the park entrance 

Alltrails route: General Sherman Tree Trail

Distance: 1.2 miles 

Elevation: 196 ft 

Duration: 30 minutes, depending on the pace

Highlights: Biggest tree in the world

Winter Parking

During the winter months, parking is available at the trailhead for everybody. Normally, they have trailhead parking only for people with disabilities. However, even thou it was winter, surprisingly parking was still full, so we had to walk a little bit further to park our car, but not so bad it was still manageable. 

Beautiful towering trees welcomed us as we drove to Big Trees Trail. This was the most scenic drive we did at Sequoia National Park. 

It’s a great place to the giant Sequoia trees out in the open. Along the way, we found a little snowman and our little guy couldn’t help but play with it. Don’t worry he didn’t knock it off. (See the First Image on this post for reference)

These twin towers were breathtaking! And this is not the biggest Sequoia tree in the world yet. 

The king of all the giants here in Sequoia National Park.  We were just standing on its base roots and were in awe of its magnificent height and enormous beauty.

General Sherman is the world's largest tree, and this gigantic tree was beyond perfection! This breathtaking tree stands 83 meters tall, or 275 feet, and is over 2,000 years old. They said you have to go to the mountains to feel the connection with a higher power, you know what I felt with these trees, they're special!

The trail is easy, paved, and easy for our backs as we carry our baby around the path. 

This was our baby's first time seeing snow; the magic in his eyes was priceless. We drove to General Sherman Tree first, as it was the farthest trail on the map. Our next stop was Big Trees Trail. 

b. Big Trees Trail

Take note: Use low gear or gear 2 to save your brakes when going downhill.

How to get there: follow the signs and trail map given at the park entrance 

Alltrails route: Big Trees Trail

Distance: 1.2 miles 

Elevation: 108 ft 

Duration: 30 minutes, depending on the pace

Highlights: Beautiful meadow and giant sequoia trees

Parking: Trailhead Entrance 

I enjoyed this trail so much! Everything was covered in snow which made us wander more freely. 

As you can see, the post going to the museum is almost gone. 

Here’s a bench we spotted that has not seen daylight for days or weeks. 

The Sequoia trees are massive and enormous around here too. 

Look at this picture of a woman I saw who's curious about what’s inside the giant tree’s opening. It was like a gateway to Narnia; anything is possible once you enter the hole. 

The meadow was covered in snow and looked stunning! I’ve always been fascinated with hiking during the winter season. 

Remember that adorable little snowman we found at the General Sherman Trail? We just found his maker! He was still creating his small snowman figures wherever he went. 

Sequoia National Park looks incredibly amazing in winter, most people would avoid this season but you should give it a try. 

The frozen river bank looked like a scene from a movie.

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We didn't get to climb Moro Rock as the road was closed due to heavy snow the other day. 

We loved our little house near the woods, thanks to The Sequoia Hut for making our stay at Sequoia very comfortable. 

There are so many things to do in Sequoia National Park! You can hike to stunning views, camp in the wilderness, explore the giant Sequoia groves, take a scenic drive through the park, or enjoy a peaceful picnic. No matter what type of experience you're looking for, Sequoia National Park is sure to provide something for everyone!

One more stop: Tulare, California

If you have one more day to spare spend a night at Tulare, California. It’s a small town that offers the best ice cream in California. 

Our all-time favorite road trip snack. Not the best when it comes to sugar and all but we still love it once in a while.

One night at Hillstone Inn in Tulare, California.

Where to Stay

• Check-in: Hillstone Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
• Location: 1183 N Blackstone Street, Tulare, CA 93274
• 1-night stay: 92 USD

I loved the modern interior design of this hotel. We were also in the perfect location; everything we needed was just a few minutes away from the hotel. 

Rosa Brothers Creamery is a family-owned business that offers delicious ice cream and freshly made milk products. They do free walk-ins for ice cream and milk tasting, and get ready to taste something different and refreshing. 

The road trip back home was blissful and tiring, but it was all worth it!

Also check out: Must-See Stopovers at Sequoia National Park

Have fun and be safe ^__^

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