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100th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree scheduled for December 14th

December 5, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

General Grant, The Nation’s Christmas Tree, with a wreath honoring servicemembers who have died in service to the nation’s freedom laid at the base of the tree in 2022. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

The 100th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree event is taking place on December 14th at 2 p.m. at the historic General Grant Tree in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park. The official ceremony will begin at 2:30p.m. This cherished tradition celebrates the Nation’s Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree, which holds a significant place in our nation’s history. December 14th is a free entrance day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the official program dates, meeting location and any registration requirements before adding this stop to your itinerary.

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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Sequoia & Kings Canyon

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