Grizzly Giant sequoia Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, circa 1900

Description

The Grizzly Giant, between probably 1900–2400 years old, is the oldest tree in Mariposa Grove and is counted as the 25th largest tree in the world. It is 210 feet (64 m) tall, and has a heavily buttressed base with a basal circumference of 92 feet (28 m) and a diameter of 30 feet., Photograph of the giant sequoia tree known as the Grizzly Giant with four people standing at its base, including a man and a little girl dressed in white, and a little dog., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.