Moro Rock Trail in Sequoia National Park
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- Moro Rock is located in Sequoia National Park and it is one of the best short hikes in all of the California National Parks. This 1 mile round trip hike takes you to the top of a granite dome and lets you look down on the park and across to the Great Western Divide. It is a great trail and one you will not soon forget.
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I have done Moro Rock several times, but never at night. Looks like a great idea. My favorite time doing it was my first time, because I was with my dad. He was proud of himself for making it to the top. He was probably about my age now 74 when we did it, and was the survivor of a 5 way heart bypass several years before we did it. Great memories.
Thanks for sharing that memory, so glad you got to do the hike with your dad!
How long does it take to walk all the up?
@@raiders5102 not long, maybe a half hour. Depends how many times you stop to catch your breath or just look at the view.
Yikes. Well if we hiked this rock at night at least we wouldn’t see over the side!!! 🙂
Great Story, thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Live and Learn
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All the way to the top 🏔
Being new to Cali and feeling overwhelmed with all the national parks and forests around me your channel is really helpful. They're informative, and I love the history tidbits you throw in there. Thanks!
I feel overwhelmed having nothing in the Midwest lol
I was there last year. Incredible views. One of my favorite places on earth.
My fiance and I are heading up there in August. I've lived in Cali for over 40 years and this will be my first time to Sequoia. Awesome video and this got us really excited about our trip.
Hiked Moro Rock with my father when I was 10 years of age in 1992, I'll never forget the views and magnitude of the landscape. My poor older broth had to turn around as he started to experience vertigo less than halfway up.
I get dizzy standing on a chair! I even got dizzy watching this video! Thank you for posting this beautiful scenery though. I know it's something I'll never do.
You can do anything you put your mind into Sweetheart
Thanks for taking us along once again ! I did that hike 20 years ago and have not been back since. It is a once in a lifetime hike for me !
So glad you got to do it once at least!
Your adventures are legendary! During the pandemic we have watched dozens of your vlogs. Loved the full Route 66 you took with your Dad. AWESOME!
I am so glad we did this hike on Wednesday when we were there. Absolutely incredible views!
I am so glad you just got to do it!
Great, I should have seen this before my Sequoia visit last year. I totally missed this one.
Thx for showing this incredible staircase
Definitely a rewarding short little hike with amazing epic views!
Years ago, I hiked this rock with friends during the day, then we went back to our campground to rest and eat. Then, we went back later at night, hiked it again, just so we could play a game of cards under the stars. Good times!
Outstanding!
You had an amazing time with your friends. ❤
Thanks so much for the details on the difficulty and the potential (dare I use the word) pitfalls of the hike. I’m middle aged and, although I love to hike, I must always consider carefully just what I’m getting myself into. You did a fabulous job in making that clear (I’m going for it!).
Beautiful views I will be definitely do this one day and thanks for all your information about the trails
love your adventure videos. I wasn't aware of this hike so I made this my birthday hike and I LOVED it!!
The views of the Great Western Divide from Moro Rock are amazing. Short but absolutely worth it!
Incredible hike! Well done, putting it on our list! Appreciate how you capture these hikes and the insights you share!
I somehow missed this one! What a fantastic hike and view from up top! And I loved your night sky photography... thanks for sharing!
Never, ever was aware of this incredible hike until now. I'm really surprised something this special is so unwell known. Many Thanks and nice work on the filming!
Glad you enjoyed it! It is a pretty popular spot in Sequoia but still a lot of people haven't done it.
@@californiathroughmylens hello! I want to see your video during virus crisis update in Sequoia National Park. How To get entrance, Make appointment.
@@samorkim you don't need a Reservation. Just show up earlier to avoid any traffic lines. If you'd like you can buy a pass before you enter but you arent required to make a reservation to enter the park
Absolutely Breathtaking, semi easy physically, I was out of shape, harder mentally for me I was afraid of hikes then. Conquered my fear, I wanna go back ASAP!!! I'm hooked💗
That was amazing thanks so much for sharing this adventure..I so want to go.. bucket list now.
1: 30 It is really nice that you are smiling!!!
Thank you.
Perfect timing for these set of videos, heading to Kings/Sequoia in a couple of weeks!
Thanks so much for this awesome trail. Can't wait to go there
You are the Best Travel Vlogger , Every Video You Post Makes Me To Fall In Love With America 💕❤
Wow, thank you! That is very kind of you to say!
Awesome park, and awesome hike!
Just hiked it this morning and it was great.
Fabulous view waiting us on top , Thanks !!!!!!
Agreed. Super easy hike, compared to others in this national park, but definitely worth it for the views you get at the summit
Wow, I did not know about this trail! I was at that park but like I said, I wasn't aware of this trail or I would have hiked it! If I ever get back that way, it goes on my bucket list!
Why would anyone downvote this great shots; really cool you keep dad moving.
I was there 5 years ago...amazing
That's awesome, glad you got to do it!
Went there today for the first time with my brother during the day , Such a beautiful experience. We were so hyped we went at midnight the same day brought our guitars and jammed out praising the Lord for his Goodness and glory . He is sovereign over creation . Also you could see the whole valley at night and all the stars , just as beautiful at night . Just make sure you have someone with you to be safe
Great view. Great video. Great National Park!
It really is!
If you start from further down the trail, it is a great walk through the giant sequoias, FYI. Great job!
Awesome scenic views, thanks for posting, keep on the good work.
No problem, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
The views from Moro Rock are awesome! Thanks for sharing
No problem, thanks for the comment. The views are amazing!
66, out of shape, and slightly overweight, I thought this a fairly easy hike. Had to stop a number of times but well worth the effort. Great videos and I am really enjoying your series.
Taking notes as I view. Damn this Covid.
WOW!! That’s amazing. We recently blogged our first trip to Sequoia Nat’l Forest, and did Dome Rock, which we thought had crazy-great views, but THIS?! Talk about “views!” Well done!
Moro Rock is really amazing at night. I have gone up there a lot, especially on the 4th of July. You can see a good amount of the fire work shows from up there. When you don't have a good show to watch it is fun to compare the ones you can see from up there. I love seeing other people enjoying the park. It is a truly beautiful place.
I dream of going up there during a major power outage
great video as always! We just spent three days there. The park was a bit more crowded - but still well worth the visit.
I've passed by there and never gone, now I know about it and really want to hike it, thanks
Very nice. Been there last Summer. The kids loved it. Sequoia National Park was one of the highlights of visiting California in 2019. I basically planned the whole trip based on the videos of your channel.
SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! I didnt get to the rock but I got to see the sherman tree and tokopah falls!!! 😍cant wait to share my footage
Another, awesome video
WoW! What an awesome view(s)!!!
It is a pretty incredible view!
Hi Josh, we’re coming to California in August this year from the U.K. and have been watching all your vlogs. Thanks for taking the time to doing them and they’ve been super helpful to us planning things
...makes me wanna go back...simply Awesome 👌
Thanks for the comment!
Wow... Amazing 👍😉
Incredible hike 👍
I went to sequoia in august of last year and it was very beautiful. This was my favorite part of it
Did this hike last year, such great views!
Thanks for these great videos. Hopefully when the kids are older I will be able to travel from the UK to visit these gorgeous places. In the meantime I have some Sequoias growing in the garden :)
This looks amazing! Going on my list of places to see!
Hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to visit!
Added to Bucket list! Thank you for your detailed explanations and just overall chill vibe, those night photos were amazing!! I've had dreamed of Sequoia trees for the past 2 years, hoping this year is the one I get to meet the giants and climb this awesome cooled magma chamber , can't believe that was underground at some point!
Imagens perfeitas, curtindo bastante aqui no Brazil, parabéns!
Never been to Sequoias, but it's on my list. I love the views!
It's beautiful up there. Definitely a "must see" in the Sequoia NP. Been there last year.
Greetings from Bavaria. Stay healthy!
So glad you got to see it! Thanks for the comment
Thank you for sharing your hike to the top of Morro Rock. I tried it and was one of the people that had to turn around. 😄
I loved watching your vids, i learned alot good places to eat, hike whenever i watch ur vids! Keep it up!!!!!
was there back in 2013. Very pretty, take a slow hike and enjoy. Don’t rush and bring water bottle!
I did that on Friday july 10th....I hiked it from the museum area, which turns it into a closer to 4 mile hike. Beautiful area
love it. Thank you for sharing.
Don’t go up Moro Rock when lighting storms are around.
I went up there with a metal suit on during a storm ⛈
I didn’t live to tell the story unfortunately 🙃
Yeah, i learned that the hard way...
I live about 20 mins from Sequoia and have done that hike at sunset!! Highly recommended. I forget how lucky I am to live near such a beautiful place.
Family just moved here. been taking fam every weekend see new spots. Love beeing so close to park.
Looks very scenic. I’ve heard of this hike but haven’t made it yet. Looks like a great trip!
Lots of great hikes to check out in Sequoia National Park for sure!
Thank you for sharing.
My friend and I free climbed the face of it 20 years ago. Our Former Neighbor Danelle Stroh’s (RIP)Father built the original wooden stairway. She lived her first 14 years in a tent. I drove that road in a 55,000 pound Garbage truck for 23 years. We live just outside the Entrance. Cheers. Sadly 134 square miles of this just burned. The Sheriff just cancelled our Evacuation order today after 32 days.
did it last year, great experience
I once went to Moro Rock in October. Driving to the trail, it was very foggy. We were questioning if we should continue driving. When we parked there the fog went away and a small slit of light cut through the clouds. It was the most beautiful sight I have even seen. Lighting decided to hit the rock so I had to turn around. When we got to the bottom hail started as well.
When I visited it was packed!
very pretty views
Such an amazing view when I visited for my 2nd time a few weeks ago! Those stairs seemed never ending but worth it haha Actually got into the park for free for some reason! Dope content
My knees are shaking just watching!
This is such a cool video! Keep it up man!
Love 💘 your videos 👌I'm going to Lake Tahoe soon
Wow !!
Good to know this channel and nice place.
Thank you, bro ~
Bro, just found your channels, love the content, thank you!
great video!
I love your channel, def gonna check this place out!
I think I could do that one! Might have to use an inhaler on the way... ha ha! Wow ~ your night sky shots. Stunning!
If you haven't already, I suggest checking out Kings Canyon NP which is a 1.5 hour drive from Sequoia NP. There are two parts: a small part with General Grant Tree, and the larger part with the actual canyon and the alpine lakes about 45 minutes away to the East. The admission for Sequoia NP also works for Kings Canyon. Kings canyon is like a smaller Yosemite Valley, but usually with a lot less people. It's one of my favorite NPs!
WoW!!! I was at Sequoia NP in 1995 for an overnight. Somehow we missed seeing Moro Rock. Thanks!!!
Thanks bud yes my family stopped at the first one but I stopped after 3 more stair cases too much
As much as I would love to do alot of the hikes you've shown, now I have become physically handicapped it doesn't look like a possibility for me anymore. I still love your videos
God Bless you 🙏🏼
Hope someday you prove yourself wrong
I am handicapped too but it is my mind that tries to hold me back more than my body
Stay Strong 🦾
@@tommygun8617 i greatly appreciate hearing that. Thank you
Thanks Josh! Good hike!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome!!
My acrophobia is kicking into high gear watching this :-). Beautiful views. I need to build my courage to do this hike someday!
I don't blame anyone for not wanting to do it, the drops feel steep when you are there for sure!
My first time on top the summit was a bit intimidating, but the hike up was not too terrible as there are walls or rails that keep you from the drop-offs. There is one brief section, tho, where the wall is only about knee height. Not bad as long as you're not trying to pass anyone ;-)
I was in san diego for a wedding with my wife and son and we spontaneously decided to go to sequoia after we visited family etc. it was so worth it. we took our 3yr old son to morrow rock. I squeezed his hand so hard the entire hike lol. that road you were pointing to that is a lookout point below, there was a bad accident while we were there. a delivery truck was going downwards, while a small SUV was going upwards, both met right at the sharp turn and collided. I helped out and provided first aid to the victims of the SUV. I felt so bad for them. this was back in early june 19'. and I so remember so vividly holding my son on top of morrow rock lookin down at the lookout point and still seeing the 2 vehicles there with rangers helping etc.
Wow that is a crazy memory, thanks for sharing and thanks for providing first aid! I am glad to got a chance to hike with your son as well.
@@californiathroughmylens hopefully within 2 years or so, I can make it to Yosemite.
Did this yesterday and I was dying , but it was worth it to see all the views.
Awesome!
My family and I walked this trail. We had our children with us. Half way through My daughter (maybe 5 at the time) thought it was the funniest thing ever to continuously pretend like she was going to fall. My anxiety was through the roof the whole time 😅 we made it to the top though 🤣
Fantastic, thanks mate. John in London.
Love this
Great content as usual
Much appreciated, thanks for the comment!
Wow. That's a cool hike and so short. Anyone with the knee grease could do it.
Phenomenonal
Empty.... wow!!!!! Been there and it was packed
Me too, I was surprised by how empty it was!
Thank you for the information :)
It’s beautiful there! My husband and I camped there a few years ago, I envy your solitude! I hope you got to see Crystal Cave as well.
I didn't get to see it on this trip but I have in the past and it is pretty incredible!
@@californiathroughmylens My friends and I started walking the road down to Crystal Cave, but gave up as it got too hot. I have been in Boyden Cavern a few times, tho. Cool trip.