Crescent Meadow and Tharp’s Log

Beautiful, easy walk. My boyfriend and I moseyed along enjoying eachothers company. We saw tons of wildlife along the way, and after reaching the log we continued on to Chimney Tree. We didnt see anyone the entire time, which made the hike even more relaxing.

Beautiful trail. Our 3.5 walked it by herself no problem. You’ll enjoy beautiful scenery including some very big trees, small streams and the meadow itself.

This was by far the easiest hike in the park. It stays pretty flat and there is a lot of shade from the trees.
If you want an easy trail for the first day, check this one out.

There are so many sights to see in Sequoia National National Park and if you have a limited amount of time to do some sightseeing, access by motor vehicle is fairly easy. Crescent Meadow is one of those places easily reached by car. The meadow was lush, green and oh so quiet. I saw Tharp’s Log and gingerly walked to it’s end. Above me, the sky was clear blue. Suddenly, I had to run off. That whole afternoon reminded me of this Bjork song:
. Unfortunately my moments of quiet appreciation of natures beauty were broken up by a blitz of energy to get to another destination.

This is one of the best easy hikes in Sequoia. A wonderful level path around a beautiful meadow that ends at a fallen sequoia tree that doubled as a home for Hale Tharp, a rancher that lived there in the summer from 1861 until the National Park was formed. Keep a keen eye out for deer and sometimes bears.