Massive, ancient giant sequoias live in three groves in Yosemite National Park. The most easily accessible of these (spring through fall) is the Mariposa Grove near the park's South Entrance, off of the Wawona Road (Highway 41). Two smaller—and less visited—groves are the Tuolumne and Merced Groves near Crane Flat.

Are there redwoods or sequoias in Yosemite?

Yosemite is home to the world's most massive tree species, the giant sequoia, which is sometimes (and increasingly rarely) called the “Sierra redwood.” (You may also know it simply as the "bigtree.") The largest sequoias—which are found south of Yosemite in and around Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks—may grow ...

What is the difference between Yosemite and Sequoia National Park?

The extension of Yosemite is over 1158 sq mi, while the Sequoia is “just” 631 sq mi. ... While Yosemite includes an entire valley full of trails that wind through woods, waterfalls and steep granite peaks, Sequoia is less varied and maze-like and also does not have as many trails.