Can you die without walking? Journey to American National Parks (28) Let's go see the shining marble waterfall (Sequoia National Park)
Written by Sayaka Kato
Following on from the previous hiking route in Sequoia National Park, we will introduce a hiking trail in the same area to see the marble waterfalls sparkling with marbles.
Even within the same park, the scenery is completely different from the previous Alta Peak Trail, and those walking along the hiking route are excited every time, with the variety of scenery spreading throughout the park.
This time we're looking for a popular hiking course that's not too long or too short, and you can go to easily. In the end, we go to see the river and waterfalls, so it's the perfect course for the hot summer.
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Hiking information for Marble Falls Trail in Sequoia National Park
How to get to the park
Approximately 5 hours (approximately 380km) from San Francisco and Los Angeles
If you head from San Francisco, the road is almost the same as the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park.
After the gate at the entrance to the National Park, there is a path that divides into two parts, so if you go left you will head towards King's Canyon, and if you go right you will head towards Sequoia.
There are no radio waves in the park, so it's smoother to download the places you want to go to in advance to GPS.
Good things to carry on hiking
As with all your belongings, just like before, prepare the same equipment as a typical American hike.
- Drinks (2 liters or more are recommended in the summer)
- Cold weather wear that can adjust the temperature
- hat
- sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and more for eating while hiking
- If you have a regular medicine, first aid such as medicine or band-aid
- Other things you prefer with your regular hiking equipment
Trail data
- For intermediate and above
- Season: May to November
- Trailhead elevation: Approx. 2,220m
- Round trip: 11.84km (7.4 miles)
- Height difference: Approx. 495m (1,627 ft)
- Course time: 3.5 to 5 hours round trip (including breaks)
Access (car to the trailhead)
Marble Falls Trailhead (Campground nearby)
Put this in your GPS and you'll reach the trailhead.
There is a campsite just before the trailhead, so other than campsite users, cars may not be able to enter the parking lot just before the trailhead, but there is a large parking lot across the road (General's Highway), so you can park there.
Stop in the car park across the road (General's Highway) and start with the trailhead.
There are campsites around the trailhead, so there are many wildlife on the signs so be careful not to leave food and toiletries in your car at night. . It has a warning written.
Hiking departure from the trailhead (trailhead)
The trail finally begins.
After walking for 10 minutes, you'll soon see a spectacular view.
Today we're hiking towards the waterfall at the foot of the mountain valley in the depths.
The weather is good, the greenery is lively and it feels very pleasant.
The trail is very easy to understand, and you simply climb along the trail.
There are some steep slopes, but I think it's fine for beginners to use if you're a healthy person.
We continue further deeper as we see the beautiful mountains.
And gradually I heard the sound of the river water.
Once you go right next to the river, you will notice that
As the name suggests, it has marble and marble spread out! ! It's difficult to see in the photo, but it spreads out a pure white marble that glitters when exposed to light.
I'm surprised I've never seen marble spread out in such a large area before.
It was a very hot day, so the riverside was cool and very relaxing.
We take a brief break by swimming and putting our feet in the water, then return again on the same route.
I was able to get back in 4 hours round trip. It is a spot with a beautiful and easy-to-see landscape.
Notes regarding the spread of COVID-19
As of January 2022, various countries are likely to experience a variety of situations, including entry restrictions due to the strengthening of quarantine systems, restrictions on admission to national parks, and restrictions on travel within the country. These conditions may change without notice, so when traveling, be sure to obtain local information such as embassies and consulates of each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas safety website (infectious disease risk information) and national park websites, and check the information about the transfer location, the countries where you plan to travel, and the area around the destinations you plan to visit before making any effort to plan and take reasonable steps.
Kato Sayaka
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