Highlight • Natural Monument
The 'Patriarch' Tree
Hiking
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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April 2, 2022
Hiking
One of the oldest living things on planet Earth. There are only a couple older individual Bristlecone pine trees, which the park service intentionally protects from eager visitors that would love them to death. This ancient tree is an example, how people climb and trample the roots and branches of this invaluable natural wonder, so hiding the oldest individuals is a wise choice.
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690m
00:12
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Hike the easy 0.4-mile Patriarch Grove Trail to see ancient Bristlecone Pines, including the 'Patriarch' Tree, at over 11,000 feet.
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Elevation 3,430 m
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