Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park

Moro Rock is such a fun hike to include in your trip to Sequioa National Park. Picture a giant rock formation that looks like an enormous boulder, then picture yourself climbing up the slopes and steps that wind up it, emerging at the very top. At the top, your jaw will drop as you look at the plunging drop off on one side and views up the canyon, and an endless view of the park the other direction.

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous related to exposure and steep climb with many stairs. 

Trail Stats: 0.5 miles, out and back, 183 feet elevation gain.

Trail Finding: Easy, there is no choice but going up and then coming back down.

Conditions: Rock steps and rock slope.

Would I Repeat This: Yes, I would love to see the views at different times of year.

Parking: Small lot, recommend starting early, it was full when we left mid morning. However, the hike itself is not too long, so you could wait it out for a spot pretty easily.

Timing: You are fully exposed at the top of this hike, plan accordingly relative to wind and temperatures for what you wear if you plan to spend time at the top taking pictures. 

Downloaded Map: Not necessary.

Fees: This hike is within Sequoia National Park. You will need to pay the entrance fee or show your National Parks Annual Pass. 

Trails: Big Trees trail, Congress Trail, Muir GroveTrail. Check out the Giant Forest Museum, Tunnel Log, General Sherman and McKinley Trees.