Land of Giants: 10 Facts About Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park Protects the World’s Largest Tree (By Volume)
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Standing at 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter at its base, the much-beloved General Sherman Tree has earned the title of world’s largest tree measured by volume.2
There are two trails that visitors may take to access General Sherman, which is found in the Giant Forest. The tree itself is bordered by a wooden fence to keep its shallow roots protected from any damage.
Sequoia National Park also boasts the world’s second-largest tree, the General Grant Tree, located just beyond the Giant Forest
Ziga Plahutar / Getty Images
Standing at 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter at its base, the much-beloved General Sherman Tree has earned the title of world’s largest tree measured by volume.2
There are two trails that visitors may take to access General Sherman, which is found in the Giant Forest. The tree itself is bordered by a wooden fence to keep its shallow roots protected from any damage.
Sequoia National Park also boasts the world’s second-largest tree, the General Grant Tree, located just beyond the Giant Forest
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07 February 2023
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