Calaveras Big Trees State Park

USA / California / Dorrington / California State Route 4, 1170
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1170 CA-4
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-2334
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551

Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.

Over the years, other parcels of mixed conifer forests have been added to the park.

IF YOU'RE GOING TO VISIT, PLEASE CHECK THE WEB SITE BELOW TO ENSURE THE PARK IS OPEN. DURING THE SNOWFALL SEASON, THE PARK IS SOMETIMES CLOSED.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calaveras_Big_Trees_State_Park
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Coordinates:   38°15'49"N   120°15'59"W

Comments

  • Short one mile walk thru North Grove, or hike 6 miles round trip to see the biggest tree in the Grove. Well worth the $6 admission fee.
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