Big Cedar Tree in Olympic National Park

Big Cedar Tree

Many people say the 46.9-foot tree resembles one of the Ents described in the Lord of the Rings.

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Big Cedar Tree Details

The gnarled Kalaloch Cedar isn't the largest cedar tree in the world or even within Olympic National Park, but it has a striking appearance and sits just off of Highway 101 on the coastal strip of Olympic National Park. Many people say the 46.9-foot tree resembles one of the Ents described in the Lord of the Rings.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

West Side

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