Genesis, Ancient sequoia in Mountain Home Grove, US
Genesis, located at 6,635 feet elevation, stands 214 feet tall with a volume of 34,598 cubic feet in Mountain Home Grove of Sequoia National Forest.
William Moore Harrison White discovered Genesis in 1887, and David Dulitz, Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest manager, named it after the first Biblical book.
The Genesis Tree belongs to Mountain Home Grove's collection of named sequoias, including Adam, Hercules, and Methuselah, following religious and mythological naming patterns.
Visitors can reach Genesis through a 330-foot trail from the designated parking area, with Porterville serving as the nearest major city reference point.
The 2020 Castle Fire altered Genesis significantly, reducing its height by 39 feet and its volume by 7,299 cubic feet from its previous status.
Location: Mountain Home Grove
Location: Sequoia National Forest
GPS coordinates: 36.21512,-118.66939
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:13
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