GUIDED DAY HIKES
Take the guesswork out of planning your day in Sequoia or Kings Canyon with our local experts. Our naturalists know the tips and tricks to make your adventure a safe and memorable success. Learn about the latest in giant sequoia ecology, hear the stories of the men and women who once roamed these ancient groves, get pointers on the best photo spots, or just relax knowing that your guide has an NPS radio in case of emergency. These incredible tours are offered May through October. See tour descriptions below. Use the calendar to select an available date and book your tour.
Activity Scale
Easy, great for both first timers and seasoned hikers
Big Stump Hike: A journey through time, exploring Kings Canyon's story-filled sequoia grove 
Take a step back in time and learn the secret stories of Big Stump trail with a Kings Canyon expert! Explore this ancient, meadow lined giant sequoia grove and its rich history with a knowledgeable guide and let your curiosity run free.

Meeting Location: Big Stump Parking Lot
​Time: 9:00am- 12:30pm
Price: $35 SPC members, $40 non-members,
​(no cost for children under five)
Group size: 12
Hike level: Easy, great for both first timers and seasoned hikers.
Total distance: 1.5 miles
Trail Conditions: non-paved
Activity Scale
Easy, great for both first timers and seasoned hikers
Walk Among the Giants: A hike through John Muir's "Gem of the Sierras"
Meet the largest trees in the world with a giant sequoia expert! Our journey will first take us on one of Sequoia National Park's most iconic trails, where under the shade of the giants, we’ll look for the classic flora and fauna of  John Muir's Giant Forest.
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Meeting Location: Upper Sherman Parking Lot
​Time: 9:00am- 12:30pm
Price: $35 SPC members, $40 non-members, ​
​(no cost for children under five)
Group size: 12
Activity level: Easy, great for both first timers and seasoned hikers.
Total distance: 1.5 miles 
Trail Conditions: mixed of paved/non-paved
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Use the calendar below to select an available date and book your tour.
STEP-ON TOUR GUIDES
​For booking please call 559.565.4251.
Our step-on guide services for tour companies will give your clients a national park experience to awe over. Our guides specialize in telling the stories of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks from the point of view of hikers, scientists, pioneers, and explorers from yesteryear and today. Let time and landscape flow by as a Sequoia Field Institute naturalist guide narrates the beauty this incredible place between stops. Our guides will help your tour director find the cleanest bathrooms, parking spots for the coach, and the best souvenir shopping and food options. Your clients will love the gently graded, paved walks under the big trees and the opportunities to ask guides a one-on-one question. The following six-hour options are offered May through October:
See giant sequoias and experience wilderness! This tour includes a warm welcome to the park, a guided walking tour around the General Grant Tree, and narrated tours while driving; topics include giant sequoia ecology, national park history, and Kings Canyon geology to name a few. The tour also includes time for lunch in Kings Canyon, a quick stop at Grizzly Falls, and of course ample restroom opportunities and souvenir shopping.
See two of the world’s largest trees! This tour includes a warm welcome to the park, guided walking tours around the General Grant Tree and General Sherman Tree, and narrated tours while driving; topics include giant sequoia ecology, national park history, and Native American perspectives to name a few. The tour also includes time for lunch and of course ample restroom opportunities and souvenir shopping.
CUSTOM ADVENTURES
​For custom adventures please call ​559.565.4251.
If you are looking for a unique journey in the parks, personalized itineraries are available to accommodate your group’s specific needs. Whether you’re planning for a school or large group visit, or you simply have selective tastes, our park specialists can create custom tours to provide an exclusive experience. Contact the SPC Field Institute at 559.565.4251 to learn more about creating a custom adventure.