Sightseeing
General Grant tree
📍 General Grant Tree, Sequoia National Park, California, USA
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Introduction
The General Grant Tree is the world's second-largest tree by volume, named in 1867 after the Union general and designated the 'Nation's Christmas Tree' in 1926. In Grant Grove, about 81 m tall and over 2,000 years old, it is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), an endangered relict species alongside the General Sherman Tree. A loop trail lets visitors look up the massive trunk and feel the scale of life.
✨ Highlights
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Second largest
Second by volume; a colossal trunk.
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Nation's Christmas Tree
Named in 1926—special festive meaning.
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Loop trail
Boardwalk rings it—easy for all ages.
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Ancient age
Over 2,000 years—geology and history witness.
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Grove of giants
Old trees around—solemn mood.
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Pair with Kings
One pass links Kings Canyon.
🛈 Practical Info
→Best season：May–Oct roads best
→Admission：National park pass
→Plan for：1.5–2.5 hours
→Getting there：Hwy 180 to Grant Grove
→Elevation：~2000 m—watch altitude
→Caution：Winter snow—chains and warm gear
💡 Tips
• Dawn light and birdsong are calmest in the grove.
• Pair with the General Sherman Tree the same day.
• Slow down at altitude; carry water.
• Winter: check Hwy 180 closures and chain rules.
• Don't carve or climb—protect the relic species.
• Descend before dark; mountain roads are unlit.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting General Grant tree?
Dawn light and birdsong are calmest in the grove. Pair with the General Sherman Tree the same day.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
