Tulare County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate hiking. Measuring about 5,000 square miles (nearly the size of Connecticut), with fewer than half a million people living within its borders, the county has plenty of open space to enjoy. There are walking paths in towns and communities on the Valley floor and in the foothills, not to mention the numerous mountain trails that crisscross lush meadows, alpine valleys, granite peaks and the groves of Giant Sequoias, many of which are in Sequoia National Park. No matter what the skill level, there is a trail or path for everyone.