General Sherman Tree
The largest single tree in the world by volume, about 84 m tall and roughly 2,200 years old. It is the top attraction in Sequoia National Park.
The giant sequoia General Sherman stands about 83.8 m tall, with a base diameter of about 11 m and a volume of roughly 1,487 cubic meters, making it the largest single tree on Earth by volume. The main parking lot is on Wolverton Road. A trail descends about 800 m from there to the tree, and the return is uphill at an elevation of about 2,100 m, so it can leave you out of breath. An accessible parking lot is located on General's Highway. The tree is surrounded by a railing, and the Congress Trail begins from here. Summer brings crowds, so go in the morning or take the park's free shuttle.
Opening hours
All day (tickets via national park pass, about US$35 per vehicle for 7 days)
Nearby sights
- Giant Forest & Congress Trail
- Crescent Meadow & Tharp's Log
- Giant Forest Museum & Big Trees Trail
- Tunnel Log
- Moro Rock
- Hospital Rock
- Tokopah Falls
- Crystal Cave