Sequoia National Forest
Sequoia National Forest is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The U.S. National Forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries of the forest. The Giant Sequoia National Monument is located in the national forest. Other notable features include glacier-carved landscapes and impressive granite monoliths. The Needles are a series of granite spires atop a narrow ridge above the Kern River. Forest headquarters are located in Porterville, California. There are local ranger district offices in Dunlap, Kernville, Lake Isabella, and Springville. Geography The Sequoia National Forest covers , and ranges in elevation from in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to over . Its giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) groves are part of its of old growth forests. Other tree species include: Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) Red fir (Abies magnifica) Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii) Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) White fir (Abies concolor) Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) The National Forest contains over of road and of trails, and hosts a number of camping and recreational facilities. The forest is adjacent to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Wilderness areas There are six wilderness areas within Sequoia