Sentinel, Giant sequoia at Giant Forest Museum Plaza, Sequoia National Park, US
The Sentinel Tree stands near the Giant Forest Museum, featuring an interactive sidewalk ruler that demonstrates its remarkable height to visitors.
The Sentinel Tree has endured within the Giant Forest for centuries, contributing to conservation efforts that began in the late nineteenth century.
Educational exhibits surrounding the Sentinel Tree teach visitors about the ecological role of giant sequoias in California's natural heritage.
Visitors can access the Sentinel Tree through paved walkways at the Giant Forest Museum Plaza, which includes parking facilities and interpretive displays.
The sidewalk ruler embedded in the plaza surface allows visitors to physically measure themselves against the actual dimensions of this giant sequoia.
GPS coordinates: 36.56486,-118.77306
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:04
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