Moro Rock

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Moro Rock is a prominent granite dome in California’s Sierra Nevada, famed for its steep stairway trail and sweeping views over Sequoia National Park and the Great Western Divide.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geological formation
granite dome
access stone stairway
accessibleBy Moro Rock–Crescent Meadow Road
climateZone montane Sierra Nevada climate
elevation about 2,050 meters
about 6,725 feet
formedBy uplift and erosion of Sierra Nevada batholith
geologicalAge Mesozoic granite
hasFeature guardrails along stairway
narrow ridgeline summit
steep drop-offs
hasNameOrigin likely derived from Spanish word "morro" (rounded hill or promontory)
hasParkingArea Moro Rock parking lot
hasRegulation climbing generally restricted near main trail for safety
hasTrail Moro Rock stairway trail
hasViewpoint summit observation area
hazard icy steps in winter
lightning risk during storms
inRegion southern Sierra Nevada
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

Sequoia National Park
Tulare County, California
United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedInMountainRange Sierra Nevada
managedBy National Park Service
material granite
nameLanguage English
near Crescent Meadow
Giant Forest
surface form: Giant Forest Museum
numberOfSteps over 350
offersViewOf Giant Forest
Great Western Divide
Kaweah River canyon
Central Valley
surface form: San Joaquin Valley (on clear days)
partOf Giant Forest
surface form: Giant Forest area
popularFor day hiking
photography
sightseeing
sunrise viewing
sunset viewing
roadAccessSeason typically late spring to fall
touristAttraction major viewpoint in Sequoia National Park
trailDifficulty short but steep
trailType paved and carved stone steps
withinProtectedArea Sequoia National Park

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