Moro Rock Other Granite Domes - U. S. National Park Service Moro Rock As you enter Sequoia National Park, Moro Rock looms overhead, thousands of feet above the highway This large granite dome is a spectacular geologic feature that can be enjoyed from above or below A concrete and stone stairway leads over 350 steps to the top of Moro Rock
Rocky Mountain National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover Along the way explore over 350 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing
Moro Rock - U. S. National Park Service Moro Rock Crescent Meadow Road is open to vehicles with accessible parking placards, even when closed to other private vehicles in summer In the summer, you can also take wheelchair-accessible park shuttles to sites along this road Parking: Accessible parking spaces are located at Moro Rock parking lot and the Crescent Meadow parking lot
Geology Overview - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National . . . Powerful geological forces gradually forced huge amounts of molten rock up that gradually solidified Later, mountain building and erosion exposed these rocks as the granite that makes up much of the Sierra Nevada today NPS Photo - R Cain Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are the home of awe-inspiring geological features and resources
Moro Rock - U. S. National Park Service Climb to the top of this immense granite dome for views of the park that extend deep into wilderness Along the way, stop to catch your breath at exhibits that offer details about the surrounding landscape At the top, a railing encloses a flat portion of the rock to protect viewers from steep dropoffs Safety The stairway, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is safe as long
Winter Drives and Viewpoints - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U . . . Amphitheater Point This notable hairpin turn offers a pullout with waysides and an excellent side view of Moro Rock Look for the snowy Castle Rocks in the distance Eleven Range Overlook At this pullout you can find another wayside and a spectacular vista overlooking the Kaweah Canyon toward the San Joaquin Valley Beetle Rock
Things To Do - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National . . . Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer a wide range of activities in diverse landscapes in any season Whether you prefer a short stroll or a week in the wilderness, a quiet sunset or a roaring river, adventure awaits you here Whatever activities you choose, come prepared
Summer Drives and Viewpoints - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U . . . At Hospital Rock, stop to see the Native American pictographs and mortars Amphitheater Point This viewpoint offers an excellent side view of Moro Rock, along with views from the foothills up into alpine peaks Eleven Range Overlook On clear days, views here can extend to California's Coast Range on the opposite side of the San Joaquin Valley
Weather - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National Park . . . Giant Forest (including Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, Lodgepole, Wuksachi) Forests of sequoias and other conifers in Sequoia National Park, between about 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation You can also check the Giant Forest webcam