Summit National Recreation Trail – Sequoia National Forest

Summit National Recreation Trail – Sequoia National Forest

Summit National Recreation Trail – Sequoia National Forest

Location: Sierra Nevada, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, dogs allowed, incredible scenery

The Sequoia National Forest, located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, is home to Giant Sequoia trees that fill the 38 distinct groves within the boundaries of the forest. Other notable features at the Sequoia National Forest include glacier-carved landscapes as well as granite monoliths. It has 6 wilderness areas that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The National Forest has over 2,500 miles of road and 850 miles of trails, one of which is the Summit National Recreation Trail. Camping and recreational facilities are also available at the National Forest.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Camp comfortably

Whether it may be a tent, an inflatable pad, a sleeping bag, or a hammock, make sure that these are comfortable – being ultralight is a plus factor.

2) Create quality meals

Camping would not be complete without an outdoor cooking device. Make quality meals in between treks, on rest periods, and during camping trips. Moreover, a quality outdoor cooking system us vital to make any trip enjoyable.

3) Bring a multi-purpose tool

A knife or multi-purpose tool can cut cloth into bandages, removes splinters, or repair gear.