Moro Rock Trail in Sequoia National Park

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@johnd746 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that memory, so glad you got to do the hike with your dad!

@raiders5102 4 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to walk all the up?

@johnd746 4 жыл бұрын

@@raiders5102 not long, maybe a half hour. Depends how many times you stop to catch your breath or just look at the view.

@tonil.476 4 жыл бұрын

Yikes. Well if we hiked this rock at night at least we wouldn’t see over the side!!! 🙂

@tommygun8617 3 жыл бұрын

Great Story, thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 Live and Learn Live and Love All the way to the top 🏔

@arabianknight47 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@hogan247 Жыл бұрын

I feel overwhelmed having nothing in the Midwest lol

@EugeneSorokacorp 4 жыл бұрын

I was there last year. Incredible views. One of my favorite places on earth.

@RustyPNW 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@brandonmix 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeamagana7709 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DD-Lo 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@theathjr 4 жыл бұрын

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 !

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you got to do it once at least!

@YvonneReynolds 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad we did this hike on Wednesday when we were there. Absolutely incredible views!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you just got to do it!

@natlovell122 10 ай бұрын

The views of the Great Western Divide from Moro Rock are amazing. Short but absolutely worth it!

@ajvf97 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@mR-dc4oq 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@Ten-ol7nc 2 ай бұрын

You had an amazing time with your friends. ❤

@barbbarnes469 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@tommygun8617 3 жыл бұрын

You can do anything you put your mind into Sweetheart

@JimBobele 4 жыл бұрын

Great, I should have seen this before my Sequoia visit last year. I totally missed this one. Thx for showing this incredible staircase

@natalya6091 3 жыл бұрын

1: 30 It is really nice that you are smiling!!! Thank you.

@overwatchxrescue 7 ай бұрын

Definitely a rewarding short little hike with amazing epic views!

@salsanacho 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for these set of videos, heading to Kings/Sequoia in a couple of weeks!

@rafaeltorres6470 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Super easy hike, compared to others in this national park, but definitely worth it for the views you get at the summit

@jamescooper3571 4 жыл бұрын

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!).

@donniedarshan4081 4 жыл бұрын

You are the Best Travel Vlogger , Every Video You Post Makes Me To Fall In Love With America 💕❤

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is very kind of you to say!

@lucymartinez6664 2 жыл бұрын

love your adventure videos. I wasn't aware of this hike so I made this my birthday hike and I LOVED it!!

@saeedsoutdoor8685 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful views I will be definitely do this one day and thanks for all your information about the trails

@jimbozine 4 жыл бұрын

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💗

@tinaboutilierify 4 жыл бұрын

That was amazing thanks so much for sharing this adventure..I so want to go.. bucket list now.

@mr.elastomeric1787 4 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone downvote this great shots; really cool you keep dad moving.

@losvillaloboschannel 4 жыл бұрын

I was there 5 years ago...amazing

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, glad you got to do it!

@CampTravelExplore 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible hike! Well done, putting it on our list! Appreciate how you capture these hikes and the insights you share!

@tupapi6989 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this awesome trail. Can't wait to go there

@tquist61 3 жыл бұрын

I somehow missed this one! What a fantastic hike and view from up top! And I loved your night sky photography... thanks for sharing!

@russellpenn1738 2 жыл бұрын

Just hiked it this morning and it was great.

@mikemcdermott4870 2 жыл бұрын

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

@karunaperry5289 7 ай бұрын

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.

@reidjames2938 4 ай бұрын

I dream of going up there during a major power outage

@jimchristensen965 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a pretty popular spot in Sequoia but still a lot of people haven't done it.

@samorkim 4 жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens hello! I want to see your video during virus crisis update in Sequoia National Park. How To get entrance, Make appointment.

@Matt_Maverick 4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@IamAvidity 4 жыл бұрын

I've passed by there and never gone, now I know about it and really want to hike it, thanks

@firevike2420 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome park, and awesome hike!

@josephregallis3394 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jenifer34 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous view waiting us on top , Thanks !!!!!!

@ikmarchini 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@pa8w 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@kimiaartista6242 4 жыл бұрын

Never been to Sequoias, but it's on my list. I love the views!

@ColeStudios6 Жыл бұрын

I went to sequoia in august of last year and it was very beautiful. This was my favorite part of it

@TheLastAdventurer 4 жыл бұрын

If you start from further down the trail, it is a great walk through the giant sequoias, FYI. Great job!

@signalsyyz 4 жыл бұрын

...makes me wanna go back...simply Awesome 👌

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@23molene 4 жыл бұрын

I loved watching your vids, i learned alot good places to eat, hike whenever i watch ur vids! Keep it up!!!!!

@jvigil24 4 жыл бұрын

Did this hike last year, such great views!

@tismyelevate9748 4 жыл бұрын

WoW! What an awesome view(s)!!!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

It is a pretty incredible view!

@kalicircle 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@josevantrabuco9425 4 жыл бұрын

Imagens perfeitas, curtindo bastante aqui no Brazil, parabéns!

@paulthompson2147 4 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@julieh3327 4 жыл бұрын

The views from Moro Rock are awesome! Thanks for sharing

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for the comment. The views are amazing!

@pappysproductions 4 жыл бұрын

Another, awesome video

@JabodetabekStreets 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... Amazing 👍😉

@bullymili 3 жыл бұрын

love it. Thank you for sharing.

@stephenwarren8671 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible hike 👍

@biankagutierrez273 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lalamiumiuieie7028 4 жыл бұрын

was there back in 2013. Very pretty, take a slow hike and enjoy. Don’t rush and bring water bottle!

@AdventureMuse 4 жыл бұрын

great video as always! We just spent three days there. The park was a bit more crowded - but still well worth the visit.

@joesola6445 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome scenic views, thanks for posting, keep on the good work.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

@StephenandAndie 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@luis7908 4 жыл бұрын

When I visited it was packed!

@bullymili 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@priscillasimpson6070 20 күн бұрын

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 🤣

@swedeinla 4 жыл бұрын

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

@carlaromanos3583 3 жыл бұрын

My knees are shaking just watching!

@hoodedhillhopper2408 4 жыл бұрын

Great view. Great video. Great National Park!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@MarcusRefusius 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@simplyRoseD 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jojolewis831 4 жыл бұрын

Family just moved here. been taking fam every weekend see new spots. Love beeing so close to park.

@ncha1414 4 жыл бұрын

This looks amazing! Going on my list of places to see!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to visit!

@alejandramorales4516 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bridgettejones3292 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😄

@fountain0fdeath 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool video! Keep it up man!

@jcartwri1 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Hardliner666 4 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful up there. Definitely a "must see" in the Sequoia NP. Been there last year. Greetings from Bavaria. Stay healthy!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you got to see it! Thanks for the comment

@markcontreras3345 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t go up Moro Rock when lighting storms are around.

@tommygun8617 3 жыл бұрын

I went up there with a metal suit on during a storm ⛈ I didn’t live to tell the story unfortunately 🙃

@ChrisPBacon-xn9up 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i learned that the hard way...

@giosarres3167 4 жыл бұрын

Love 💘 your videos 👌I'm going to Lake Tahoe soon

@Mudford63 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@jkausg 4 жыл бұрын

did it last year, great experience

@cannalove420 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, just found your channels, love the content, thank you!

@MajorAddiction 4 жыл бұрын

very pretty views

@eleanorbernal8184 4 жыл бұрын

Love this

@Alternativelyemilia Жыл бұрын

Did this yesterday and I was dying , but it was worth it to see all the views.

@RuezgaDaniel 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@k-thing2417 4 жыл бұрын

Wow !! Good to know this channel and nice place. Thank you, bro ~

@dodgerblue2299 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Moneylopes9234 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud yes my family stopped at the first one but I stopped after 3 more stair cases too much

@karina_824 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, def gonna check this place out!

@TravelSmallLiveBig 4 жыл бұрын

I think I could do that one! Might have to use an inhaler on the way... ha ha! Wow ~ your night sky shots. Stunning!

@biobossx99 4 жыл бұрын

great video!

@williammurry461 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenonal

@VentureAHighway 4 жыл бұрын

Looks very scenic. I’ve heard of this hike but haven’t made it yet. Looks like a great trip!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of great hikes to check out in Sequoia National Park for sure!

@Whocares......... 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Good hike!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@itr0863 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@itr0863 4 жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens hopefully within 2 years or so, I can make it to Yosemite.

@Stormskiing 4 жыл бұрын

WoW!!! I was at Sequoia NP in 1995 for an overnight. Somehow we missed seeing Moro Rock. Thanks!!!

@nupurjaiswal957 4 жыл бұрын

love your videos❤️

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

@JavierFernandez01 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's a cool hike and so short. Anyone with the knee grease could do it.

@appleforever6664 4 жыл бұрын

I was there 30 years ago when I was 9-years-old. I’m surprised I didn’t die!

@jefferyblack3838 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tommygun8617 3 жыл бұрын

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 🦾

@jefferyblack3838 3 жыл бұрын

@@tommygun8617 i greatly appreciate hearing that. Thank you