At the far southern end (30 miles south of the valley) of Yosemite National Park is the amazing Mariposa Grove where over 500 Giant Sequoias tower over the surrounding Sierra Nevada Forest. There are plenty of trails but the most popular walk takes you from the shuttle stop up to the Grizzly Giant and back down again (2 miles roundtrip). Although, there are many opportunities to mix it up and take the path less chosen. On the way up to the incredible and ancient (3,000 years old) Grizzly Giant you’ll pass the Fallen Monarch, quite a few impossibly tall cinnamon colored Sequoias, and you’ll spy some mountain vistas. Just beyond the Grizzly Giant is the California Tunnel Tree, a popular spot to take a picture inside the hollowed out tunnel.