The largest Sequoia tree

 The General Sherman Tree stands in quiet majesty within California’s Sequoia National Forest, the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.

Towering at over 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter at the base, it’s not the tallest or the widest—but by sheer volume, it reigns supreme. Estimated to be over 2,200 years old, this giant has witnessed millennia of change, standing sentinel over the Sierra Nevada. Its reddish-brown bark is thick and deeply grooved, resistant to fire and insects, a testament to its survival. Visitors approach with awe, hushed beneath its towering limbs that stretch toward the sky like ancient arms.

The air around it feels sacred—heavy with stillness, history, and wonder. Here, you’re reminded how small we are, how ancient and enduring nature can be. The General Sherman Tree is more than wood and bark—it’s a living monument, rooted in the heart of time.