Grizzly Giant (S4)
One of the largest trees in the Mariposa Grove and estimated to be 1,800 years old.
Plan Around Grizzly Giant (S4)
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Grizzly Giant (S4) Details
As you near the base of this tree, look up. That huge limb on the south side is almost seven feet (2 m) in diameter, which is larger than the diameter of the trunk of any non-sequoia in the grove! Source: NPS/Jon Kinney
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Grizzly Giant (S4)
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0.1 mi away
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0.4 mi away
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove.
0.5 mi away
Faithful Couple
Two large trees that have fused together at their bases, but remain clearly separated above.
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Mariposa Grove Parking Lot (S2)
The parking lot fills up early, so your best bet may be to take the free shuttle.
