Hazelwood Tree, Giant sequoia in Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California.

Hazelwood Tree is a giant sequoia in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, featuring the massive trunk and towering height typical of these ancient trees. It stands among other similar specimens in this grove, contributing to the dense forest landscape visitors encounter.

The Hazelwood Tree was measured in 1989, when its volume of 36,228 cubic feet made it the 17th largest giant sequoia. A lightning storm in 2002 removed half its trunk, and it lost its place on that ranking. It stands on a hillside just west of the Hazelwood Nature Trail in the Giant Forest.

The Hazelwood Tree stands on a hillside just west of the Hazelwood Nature Trail, a path in the Giant Forest that visitors walk past the tree. The tree's name is shared with the trail beside it, and the grove around it also holds the General Sherman, the largest living tree in the world.

A marked trail leads to the tree from the Generals Highway and is straightforward to locate. The walk is manageable and takes little time, making it convenient for a quick stop between other park activities.

Before the 2002 lightning storm, the Hazelwood Tree ranked as the 17th largest giant sequoia, with a volume of 36,228 cubic feet measured in 1989. The strike removed about half its trunk, so the tree visitors see today is far smaller than the one recorded in that survey.