World's Widest Tree Trunk | General Grant Tree

World's Widest Tree Trunk | General Grant Tree | Kings Canyon National Park

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Located in Kings Canyon National Park, the General Grant Tree is largest giant sequoia in the General Grant Grove and is the second largest tree on earth (by trunk volume). However, if branch volume were taken into account, it would be the 3rd largest tree in the world with the President Tree being the world's second largest tree. The trail is heavily trafficked and is a 0.75 a mile loop with 50 feet of elevation gain.
The General Grant Tree tree was named in 1867 to honor Ulysses S. Grant. It towers at 268 feet and is 40 feet in diameter making it the world's widest known sequoia. It is estimated to be around 1,700 years old. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the General Grant Tree to be the Nation's Christmas Tree in 1926. And in 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower designated it as a National Shrine, a living memorial to those who fought and died in war.
Along the trail is the Fallen Monarch Tree, which is a large hollow sequoia. It is possible to walk through it which is pretty cool.
Shortly after the General Grant tree is Gamlin Cabin. This cabin was originally built in 1872 and has been reconstructed and relocated several times in the area. The cabin has served many purposes and was used as a storehouse by the US Calvary and even became the place where the first park ranger lived while stationed there.
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@CelticPaths4k 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place for spending a day with the family! The trees are absolutely amazing! Like 10

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely was perfect for this trail. Thank you very much!

@sanatsalimge 3 жыл бұрын

Nature offers us truly unique beauties. Each of these trees is a living history. Another great video that makes me feel like I'm walking around trees. Gorgeous sharing! 🥰👌🌲

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

So true Melisa, Nature is always full of surprises. These trees are over 1,000 years old, it is fascinating! Thank you so much my dear, I really appreciate your comments.

@LevelUpYourLife 3 жыл бұрын

that looks so fun! I love outdoor adventures and that location looks amazing! Blessings and FULL WATCH!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It really is a fun location to visit and explore. Thank you very much!

@AngelaSMak 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice trees, the boy is very cute. wow the tree trunk is supper big, that is amazing and great informations!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great trail and the trees are huge! I saw it is now snowing there :) Thank you so much Angela!

@thenaturemanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular! Walking under a fallen tree looks sooo cool!!! The General grant tree is wow oh WOW! Most certainly a living piece of history that's preserved so well. Thanks for bringing us along my friends ☺️🌲💚

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Walking through a sequoia was so impressive, the size of these trees are incredible! We felt so small next them. Thank you so much Gil, it is always a pleasure to read you.

@aaronmcgowan8714 10 ай бұрын

Went and saw both grant and the monarch, it started raining heavily so my wife and I took shelter in the monarch, it was beautiful and we had the area all to ourselves because of the rain. I’ll never forget get it. It was almost like ancient giant living things give off a type of relaxation, making you feel humble and small. If you go there you’ll understand.

@WithinHikingDistance 10 ай бұрын

It's amazing how big the Sequoia trees get. It is very humbling.

@AmericasParks 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what incredible commentary - everything you'd need to know about the tree (and the trail)! Was supposed to have visited this area last month. Cancelled due to the wildfires. Hope to get back next summer. You guys are building so many wonderful memories!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your trip there got canceled Randy. It's an easy and lovely trail with a lot of history. Thank you so much!

@Innerrelief 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and interesting experience! thank you for sharing! greetings!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys!

@OurNationalAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Kings Canyon hold such an incredible place in our heart. We were up there in winter just as the year began 2020. ♡

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It must have been magical to be there in winter. So glad it is a happy place for you! Thank you for sharing this with us.

@GuantanamoBayBarbie2 2 жыл бұрын

Even though you know in your head how big these trees are, NOTHING prepares you for the thrilling experience of standing next to one of those giants in person. You feel like a guppy next to a blue whale! I may never get back, but I visited the Redwoods in both Yosemite & the groves on the coast. I spent one summer with my sister in Gardnerville Nevada, & we got to do some sightseeing then, & also when my mom came to pick me up. My sis, her young family and I did a day trip to Yosemite. It is truly spectacular - in every sense of the word. There's so much to see. When we left at sunset, the setting sun lit up Half Dome and it looked exactly like it was made out of gold! Another time when I was coming down from Lake Tahoe one night, I had the opportunity to see the stars without light pollution & without 5000 ft of atmosphere. There were so many more that were visible because of that, & they were so much clearer than I had ever seen - you felt almost like you could reach up and pull diamonds from the sky! Yosemite should be on everybody's bucket list. And no matter where you go to see them, the Giant Redwoods and Sequoias are a definite must-do.

@outdoorstours 3 жыл бұрын

very nice video , I liked and enjoyed it, 33. Like! Thanks a lot for sharing of it. Many greetings from Germany :)

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Have a great week :D

@HappyTrailsHiking 3 жыл бұрын

We loved our trip here in 2012. We didn't film anything back then. We will have to get back. Thank you for so much great information and for sharing your memories with us.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic you have visited it Kay. The Sequoia trees are such an iconic part of the West, we are so thankful to have seen them. Thank you so much!

@SlovenianGirlAbroad 3 жыл бұрын

This place is already on my bucket list. It must be so cool to see all those giant trees in person. Thanks for yet another great tour!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it is on your bucket list Urska, they are seriously amazing! We felt so small next to them, like ants. Thank you so much my dear!

@TexasFamilyCamping 3 жыл бұрын

It's a life goal of mine to see the great redwood trees. This is so awesome, thanks so much for sharing this.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Redwood and Sequoia trees are amazing! And really fun to visit for the whole family. It is hard to beat walking through a log. I hope you can see them someday.

@HikingWithShawn 3 жыл бұрын

The best part imo was ability to walk through a tree!! Great video!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was so cool! It really give some perspective on how tall these tree are, just amazing! Thank you so much Shawn

@costat9995 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome experience!!! Looks really huge 😂😊❤️ thanks for sharing my dear friends

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It was! 😂 Really cool to see it. Thank you so much!

@saolyartstudio752 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible tree😍👍great share . On my list . Thanks. Great tour❤️

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It really is an amazing tree! Glad to hear it is on your list 😀 Thank you so much!

@PanhandleHopper 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing tree. Thanks for sharing the info on your visit with us.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is! Thank you for stopping by.

@bluedailyelephantcaresanct5945 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tree is in your beautiful land, wow !! we say hi from Chiang Mai Thailand.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting!

@adventuringoutdoorswitheric 3 жыл бұрын

Little man with so cute back then! He still is of course but he was so tiny! I've visited this area before and the walkthrough tree is really cool! Amazing job on Evans part for bringing old footage back to life! Cool video guys and thanks for bringing me back 😀.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you've been on this trail Eric, it is worth it! Ah ah, the giant tree make Little Man so much more little 😊 I think he was a big young to really appreciate how unique there are. We will need to bring him back there again. Thank you so much for always being a great support!

@MONATOLOGY 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful old old trees. I wish to visit this area in the future. Fantastic video.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

You should, it is worth seeing! Thank you for stopping by.

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 жыл бұрын

I’m always in awe of these trees!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

They are breathtaking and so humbling!

@christophersherman1198 2 жыл бұрын

National Treasures that were here before us. Reminding us as Humans, our time is brief in the Shadow of these Giants. God Bless America. 🇺🇸❤

@WithinHikingDistance 2 жыл бұрын

They really are National Treasures!

@sarabiachaves 3 жыл бұрын

Those trees do have history, congratulations for the video and thank you for showing it here, a big hug from Barcelona

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing how long they live. Thank you so much Pedro!

@KattieMetChris 3 жыл бұрын

I love those enormous trees. They are just so unbelievably amazing! Awesome video (as always) guys!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

They are breathtaking, literally, by trying to see the tip of the trees! LOL Sequoias are spectacular. Thank you so much guys! Hugs

@joyfuljh1727 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍Fantastic trees! Sending my full support here💗👍🏻

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😄

@joyfuljh1727 3 жыл бұрын

@@WithinHikingDistance 💗💗

@MaryannHazel 3 жыл бұрын

I sure wish I would have made a side trip last year when I was at Sequoia National Park. Those trees look amazing and must be spectacular up close. I agree with Lance - it would be spectacular to see the park with snow. Thanks for sharing your hike!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

They are very impressive. you must have seen a good share of Sequoia trees in Sequoia NP. Maybe next time you are in the area :D Thank you Maryann!

@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing, this tree is huge, trail is very beautiful and unique. Thank you for sharing

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is a fun and easy trail! Thank you very much Bobby

@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 3 жыл бұрын

@@WithinHikingDistance you welcome

@wendingourway 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic area...amazing just how tall and straight those tree grow...what a great experience...thanks for sharing....

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It is amazing. Thank you for stopping by.

@TrickshotTimeHeiko 3 жыл бұрын

once again a great video and excellent recordings. big like for you. Unfortunately the weekend is already over. I wish you a nice start into the week and stay healthy.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Heiko! The sun is out today, it is a good beginning of the week :) Have a good week too. Take care.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 жыл бұрын

That was unbelievable, what a size and I loved the entrance name Big Stump lol, great name! Some amazing trees therein all shapes and sizes, great for the children to explore, cheers Alan

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Big Stump is a catchy name! This trail was the perfect playground for every age :) Thank you so much Alan!

@OneTentInCalifornia 3 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing!! The tree and the park! Great video and information on this one :)

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is such a great trail and trail! Thank you so much guys 😀

@ConsidertheWonders 3 жыл бұрын

It never gets old seeing this tree 😍. We’ve yet to see it in person but it looks amazing 🤙

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

The whole grove is really cool. We learned so much about how special these trees are. Thank you guys!

@ConsidertheWonders 3 жыл бұрын

@@WithinHikingDistance that's a cool area for sure. Can only imagine how much history there is there! Well done!

@flightofthefox-aussietrave1430 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this tree is an absolutely monster! How cool is this place! Amazing video! I really love the effort you go to with the graphics.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is quite amazing! Thank you, we really appreciate it.

@SwedishDronePilot 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! 👍 Thanks for sharing.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@imyobeepiano6265 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so beautiful 💚 and so adorable your son 😉

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind Yobee, thank you!

@user-wi8hx7uu7i 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video!!! Thank you for sharing:-) Greeting from Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@AllenOxendine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. This is so cool, to be there in person.. Just think, there are people out there that would love to go in there and cut them all down.. Full View and like..

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It is really impressive to see them in person. We are so glad they are protected, they are worth it. Thank you so much Allen, we always appreciate your comments.

@PlacesWeGoExploring 3 жыл бұрын

Great trail! Thanks for the share!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

You bet, thank you for stopping by!

@JohnAmes 3 жыл бұрын

Big like my friends 👍

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming John!

@adventureswithLK 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see this area when there was snow on the ground and in the trees. Maybe in early spring though as I think the road closes in winter. Would love to walk through the Monarch tree though. That looked cool. Have a great week up their in the north.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

That's right Lance, the road closes with the snow and the reopening of the road varies from year to year. It would definitely be special to see this grove with snow on the ground. Walking through the tree was really impressive, one can only be humbled by these giants. Thank you so much, Lance!

@anthonypayne1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing trees and statistics!👍👍👍

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it Anthony! Thank you 😊

@withjakob2785 3 жыл бұрын

Love it 🔥🤯 Keep up ur good work 👍🏻

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@owainsphotography397 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so big. Joined you.

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Quite! Welcome to our channel Owain!

@SergeCousineau 3 жыл бұрын

WoW! So impressive theses trees! It was pretty nice to walk into one of them 👍 Imagine all the people that has seen them since 1700 years ...Ouf! We saw some big trees in Canada on Vancouver island at Cathedral Grove in McMillan Park in 2016 , there’s also a big one there . Those are lovely places to visit . Thanks for showing us 😉👍 Have a great week all of you three’s H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

These trees are so impressive! They are so big that the Americans on the East Coast thought it was not real at first. I am really glad they are protected now and everyone can see them 😀 That's great you some big trees on Vancouver Island. They are all on the West Coast! Thank you so much, Serge and Hélène, have a great week too

@SergeCousineau 3 жыл бұрын

@@WithinHikingDistance Bienvenue!👩‍❤️‍👨👍

@jbvlogs6238 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video and beautiful, done with My Part Hope to Seeyou Around

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by.

@ASMRTaiwan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I like it ❤😁

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😄

@langkahdk 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so Amazing...hope oneday could trvel with you bro 😊

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is amazing, thank you!

@KattieMetChris 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to live in that cabin!

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

The cabin would be perfect in the summer!

@LivinLifeWithDean 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is super unique, I’m surprised I have never heard of it! Definitely adding this to my bucket list! One of the largest trees in the world, that’s insane! Feel free to check out my travel adventures if your interested! 🙂

@WithinHikingDistance 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you added it to your bucket list! Giant Sequoia trees are fascinating in so many ways. It is a great place to discover. Thank you for stopping by!