Moro Rock and Tunnel Log - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Moro Rock and Tunnel Log
Country:	United States
State:	California
Nearby Town:	Fresno, California
Rating:
Directions:	Take CA-180 E out of Fresno for 52 miles to the Big Stump Entrance of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. After the entrance, turn righ on CA-198 W/Generals Highway. Drive 29 miles and turn left on Crescent Meadow Road. Drive another 1.3 miles and turn right onto the one-way loop. Follow the loop for approximately one half of a mile and park in the parking lot.
Total Hike Distance:	0.50 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Parking Area
Trails Used:	Moro Rock Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700 Phone: 559-565-3341 Fax: 559-565-3730 http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	Moro Rock is a granite dome in Sequoia National Park that offers great views of the High Sierra peaks that form the Great Western Divide. The hike consists of over 350 steps up a steep 1/4-mile (1/2-mile roundtrip) staircase to the summit. With a 300-foot gain, the top sits at an elevation of 6,725 feet. Although not part of the hike, the Tunnel Log is worth mentioning due to its proximity to Moro Rock. The Tunnel Log was formed when an unnamed giant sequoia fell across the Crescent Meadow Road in late 1937. The following summer, a tunnel was cut through the fallen log as a visitor attraction. When it fell, the tree stood 275 feet high and was 21 feet in diameter at the base. Apparently, the tree's age when it fell has not been determined, but probably exceeded 2,000 years. The tunnel, which remains in use today, is 17 feet wide and 8 feet high.