Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

If you love trees, you must visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to witness the enormous redwoods. It is only possible to enjoy driving through and under such gentle giants on the approach to and within these parks. With fascinating sights like the General Sherman Tree, the largest living thing in the world, Tunnel Log, a fallen, hollowed-out Sequoia that you can drive through, and Moro Rock, a dome-shaped peak reachable via a few hundred stairs, Sequoia is a little more drive-and-look friendly.

Every hiker's bucket list also includes exploring the Kings Canyon's meandering roads and backcountry trails (the journey to the end of Highway 180 is worthwhile even if you don't intend to exert yourself physically on foot). Just be cautious to check the weather before you travel: After the summer, several routes are closed, and there is always a chance of wildfires in the region. Keep reading to discover more best road trips from L.A.

Miles from L.A.: ~235
Suggested round trip time: 3 days min

Address: 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271, United States