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Giant-Forest
Eden Index
Climate
6.9
•
Recreation
9.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.1/10
Giant-Forest is a popular tourist destination located in Sequoia National Park, California. The climate is moderate, with warm summers and cool winters, and an average annual rainfall of 38 inches. The area is home to several hydrology constituents, including the Kaweah River and several creeks and waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, and fishing in the area. Specific outdoor recreation opportunities include the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world by volume, and the Congress Trail, which features a collection of giant sequoias. The park also offers guided tours, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Additionally, visitors can drive through the park's scenic roads and enjoy the beautiful views.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 6.9
Giant-Forest receives approximately
1232mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 36%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Giant-Forest has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Area Rivers
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Snowpack Depths
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 9.6
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Gulch - State Forest | 7 | 5,484 ft | |||
| Hedrick Pond - State Forest | 14 | 6,233 ft | |||
| Hidden Falls - State Forest | 8 | 6,188 ft | |||
| Balch Park | 71 | 6,459 ft | |||
| Frazier Mill - State Forest | 46 | 6,251 ft | |||
| Wishon | 39 | 4,075 ft | |||
| Atwell Mill - Sequoia National Park | 21 | 6,563 ft | |||
| Buckeye Flat - Sequoia National Park | 28 | 2,828 ft | |||
| Coffee Camp | None | 1,864 ft | |||
| Shake Camp - State Forest | 11 | 6,475 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.