![]() "If the meadows of Giant Forest are special places, there can be little doubt that Crescent and Log Meadows, each more than half a mile long, are the most special of all. A walk around the two meadows offers wonderful views of the giant sequoias, a visit to the oldest pioneer cabin in Sequoia National Park, and, in season, vistas of flower-filled meadows." -- William Tweed, 1987
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THARP'S LOG Environment: Mountains, subalpine meadows, giant sequoia forest, elevation: about 6800'; Sequoia National Park (NOTE: Tharp's Log is accessible only by foot trail; no dogs on park trails.) Activities: study of architecture and landscape architecture, birding, camping (nearby, at Lodgepole, seasonal), hiking, history, photography, picnicking (at Crescent Meadow), wildlife viewing Open: Sequoia National Park is always open, weather permitting (unless closed due to emergency conditions); park entrance fee Site Steward: National Park Service-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; 559-565-3341; www.nps.gov/seki Opportunities for Involvement: donate, volunteer Links: National Register of Historic Places documentation; Sequoia Kings Canyon - Plan Your Visit; Tulare County Treasures - Giant Forest (includes video) Books: Challenge of the Big Trees -The History of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, revised edition by William C. Tweed and Lary M. Dilsaver, George F. Thompson Publishing, 2016 Directions: Map and directions are at the bottom of this page. |
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Directions: Tharp's Log is accessible only by foot trail; the primary trailhead is accessed from the Crescent Meadow parking lot. From Visalia, take Hwy 198 east to Three Rivers. Continue through Three Rivers to the park entrance station, where the road becomes the Generals Highway. This is a steep, narrow, winding road; vehicles longer than 22 feet are NOT advised from between the upcoming Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Follow the Generals Highway to just before the Museum, where you will turn right onto the Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road. Proceed to where the road dead ends at the Crescent Meadow parking area. |