[3] The area has old-growth giant sequoia groves and other distinctive natural features of the forest for visitors to view and experience.

[6][7] They all begin at the Redwood Canyon Trailhead, via the dirt Forest Service Route 14S75 off the Generals Highway.

[8] They give visitors walking/hiking access to see giant sequoia trees within 'wilderness' natural habitats and views of the surrounding canyons and mountains.

The Sugar Bowl is an unusual pure giant sequoia grove on top of Redwood Mountain.

In 1969, parts of the grove were burned to prevent the possibility of other fires from happening, and they aided in restoring the ecosystem and natural life in the area.

They highlighted the effects fires have on the many trees, other natural life, and wilderness of the Redwood Mountain Grove and its surroundings.