Tharp's Log, Historic log cabin in Tulare County, United States.
The structure consists of a hollowed sequoia tree trunk converted into a shelter with added windows, door, and fireplace in natural surroundings.
Hale Tharp constructed this dwelling in 1861, establishing the first non-indigenous settlement within the present boundaries of Sequoia National Park.
The cabin represents the intersection of pioneer life and forest conservation, demonstrating early American settlers' adaptation to California's mountain environments.
Visitors reach Tharp's Log through Congress Trail in the Giant Forest section of Sequoia National Park, with seasonal access depending on weather conditions.
The structure remains the sole surviving pioneer cabin created from a fallen sequoia log in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Location: Tulare County
Inception: 1861
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.56048,-118.74277
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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