Sequoia National Forest
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| Sequoia National Forest | |
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| IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area) | |
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| Location: | California, USA |
| Nearest city: | Bakersfield, CA |
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| Area: | 1,192,530 acres (4,826 km²) |
| Established: | 1908 |
| Governing body: | U.S. Forest Service |
Sequoia National Forest is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The national forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia trees which populate 38 groves within the boundaries of the forest; the Giant Sequoia National Monument is also located within the forest. Other notable features include glacier-carved landscapes and impressive granite monoliths.
The forest covers 2,207 square miles (5,717 square kilometers; discontinuous), and ranges in elevation from 1,000 feet in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to over 12,000 feet. The National Forest contains over 2,500 miles of road and 850 miles of trails, and hosts a number of camping and recreational facilities. The forest is adjacent to Sequoia National Park.
[edit] References
- "Sequoia National Forest". United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Retrieved August 8, 2005.
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