The world's largest tree, measured by volume. It stands 275 feet (83 m) tall, and is over 36 feet (11 m) in diameter at the base
How to Get There
From Foothills Visitor Center (27 mi): Drive north on Generals Highway for approximately 1 hour, turn right onto Wolverton Road, then continue 1.5 miles to the General Sherman Tree parking area; follow the paved trail downhill to reach the tree.
Overview
The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park is the largest tree on Earth by volume, standing 275 feet tall and 36 feet across at its base, in the Giant Forest. A paved half-mile Main Trail from the parking lot off Wolverton Road (with stairs, and an uphill return walk) leads to it, and a shorter accessible trail comes from the handicapped parking area. It is estimated to be 2,200 years old.
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