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Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in California that is the world's tallest known living tree, measured at 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) tall in 2019. [2] [4] Hyperion was discovered on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor. [5]
Hyperion is the right tree of the pair. Exit the creek here and, following a pair of fallen logs, hike north/uphill 215 ft (66 m) to Hyperion. Welcome to the tallest tree on Earth! After visiting Hyperion, hike south 0.8 mi (1.3 km) up Tom McDonald Creek to Crown Jewel and Tom McDonald.
Hyperion is located off trail through dense vegetation and requires heavy ‘bushwhacking’ in order to reach the tree. Those accessing and viewing the tree have trampled, and in some instances killed, the surrounding native vegetation.
Hyperion, a redwood tree soaring to an incredible 380.8 feet (116.07 meters), is the tallest tree on Earth. Nestled in the dense forests of California, this giant stands out not just for its height but for the sense of wonder and mystery it inspires.
The tallest tree in the world is Hyperion; a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) found in the Redwood National Park, California. Hyperion stands 115.54 m (379.1ft) above the ground and is estimated to be between 700 and 800 years old.
Location. Hyperion stands proudly within California’s Redwood National Park, a haven of towering trees and diverse ecosystems. While the exact coordinates are a closely guarded secret to protect its surroundings, it’s nestled in a remote area originally part of the park’s 1968 boundaries.
Hyperion is a coast redwood in California that is the world's tallest known living tree, measuring 115.92 m. Hyperion was discovered on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor.
Hidden deep in the Redwood National and State Park in Northern California stands an impressive giant redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens), nicknamed Hyperion. This giant tree is thought to be...
Hyperion is a coast redwood in California that is the world's tallest known living tree, measured at 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) tall in 2019.
At the time of our trip, that record is held by Hyperion, a 115.85 m (380’) coastal redwood located in Redwood National Park. Unlike its bigger sequoia cousin, it is far less accessible and little documentation is offered on its whereabouts.