Sierra Nevada forests Part 4A: Sequoia and the Southern Sierra The southern Sierra Nevada includes the dramatic canyons of the Kern River and the tallest peaks culminating in Mount Whitney. This area is dominated by Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, and Sequoia National Forest. Westward-draining streams are part of … More Sierra Nevada Forests, Part 4A: Sequoia and the Southern Sierra