Grizzly Giant sequoia Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, circa 1900 96. "Grizzly Giant," Mariposa Grove, 93 feet in circumference
Contributor
University of California, Los Angeles. -- Library. -- Dept. of Special Collections (repository) Pierce, C. C. --(Charles C.), --1861-1946 (photographer)
The Grizzly Giant, between probably 1900–2400 years old, is the oldest tree in Mariposa Grove and is counted as the 25th largest tree in the world. It is 210 feet (64 m) tall, and has a heavily buttressed base with a basal circumference of 92 feet (28 m) and a diameter of 30 feet. Photograph of the giant sequoia tree known as the Grizzly Giant with four people standing at its base, including a man and a little girl dressed in white, and a little dog. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.