| What record was broken? |
The Largest Living Tree by Volume! General Sherman, a sequoia in Sequoia National Park is 271ft (82.6m) tall, measures 85ft (25.9m) in circumference, and weighs an estimated 4 million pounds (1,814 tonnes)! He’s also over 2,100 years old! |
| What makes it wonderful? |
Sequoias in general are magnificent for their size and longevity! This general, General Sherman, embodies their awe-inspiring patience! He has stood watch over this patch of forest since before the modern era began! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee and contribute toward trail and campground maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer with the Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP) program!
- Become a member of the Sequoia Parks Foundation!
- You can be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
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| Where is this place? |
In Sequoia National Park!
The Big Stump Entrance through Kings Canyon is about 60mi (97km) east of Fresno on CA-180.
The Ash Mountain Entrance is about 36mi (58km) east of Visalia on CA-198.
From Los Angeles: ~225mi (363km) — 3.8hrs
From Sacramento: ~240mi (387km) — 4hrs
From San Diego: ~344mi (554km) — 5.8hrs
From San Francisco: ~250mi (403km) — 4.2hrs |
