![]() ![]() A giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), General Sherman is approximately: The undisputed King of the Giant Forest, the General Sherman Tree is not only the largest living tree in the world, but the largest living organism, by volume, on the planet. General Sherman - the Largest Tree on Earth Thanks to his eco-heroic conservation efforts, there is still a splendid chance to stand before a majestic, thousands-year old giant sequoia. Named in 1875 by John Muir, the forest is a stand of more than 8,000 colossal sequoia trees - many standing just as Muir found them. These hubs of information, maps and interpretive displays serve as perfect introductions to this land of grandeur you're about to explore, from the tall trees to the steep canyons and everything in between.Īt the heart of the park, in the shade of towering sequoias and redwood groves, the Giant Forest is home to half of the Earth's largest and longest-living trees. Sequoia and Kings Canyon offer a variety of visitor centers, ranger stations, and wilderness permit stations. ![]() Once you're inside the gates, make a visitor center in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks your first stop. ![]()
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