Why is the tallest tree off limits?
Why is the tallest tree off limits? Hyperion is a 380-foot redwood tree in Northern California. Once it was 'discovered,' it became a destination for eager hikers. Now, the area is off limits because of the potential damage caused by overvisitation.
Is the biggest tree in the world still alive?
While General Sherman is the largest currently living tree, it is not the largest historically-recorded tree. The Lindsey Creek tree, with more than 90,000 cubic feet (2,500 cubic meters) almost twice the volume of General Sherman, was reported felled by a storm in 1905.
How much redwood forest is left?
Visit our restoration webpages to learn more about this exciting work. How many acres of old-growth forest are left? Fewer than 120,000 acres, or 5 percent, of the original redwood forest remains today.
Is the tallest tree in the world a secret?
The park also houses the second, fourth and fifth tallest known trees, coast redwoods named Helios, Icarus, and Daedalus, currently 377, 371 and 363 feet, respectively. The exact location of Hyperion is nominally secret but is available via internet search.