Feel a GIANT SEQUOIA FALL, Hiking to Tuolumne Grove Yosemite National Park скачать в хорошем качестве

Feel a GIANT SEQUOIA FALL, Hiking to Tuolumne Grove Yosemite National Park

Join me for an unforgettable hike through the majestic Tuolumne Grove in Yosemite National Park! In this video, we walk among the awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias and experience the unique feeling of standing next to these fallen titans of the forest. I follow a historic 150-year-old Wagon Trader’s Path—imagine the pioneers who once traveled this same route! The history here is palpable. Have you ever imagined driving a car through the trunk of a massive tree? We explore the remnants of that classic California experience right here in the Grove. Myyosemitepark: Tuolumne Grove is a stand of giant sequoia trees located in the Crane Flat area of Yosemite National Park. It is accessible via a moderately strenuous hike and features notable sequoias, including a "drive-through" tree that visitors can walk through. Visiting Information Location: The grove is about 16 miles west of Yosemite Village, located off Tioga Pass Road (Highway 120). The Trail: The trail to the grove is approximately 2.5 miles round-trip. The first mile is a paved downhill service road, which makes the return trip a strenuous uphill hike. Key Features: The grove includes a tunnel tree (a fallen sequoia carved out for passage in the 1930s) and a number of mature, standing giant sequoias. Access: The Tioga Road is subject to seasonal closures due to snow, typically from late fall through late spring. During the open season, access is generally straightforward by car, with a parking area available at the trailhead. Current Conditions: Before visiting, always check the Yosemite National Park Current Conditions page and Caltrans QuickMap for current road status and any potential chain requirements. For more information, the National Park Service website provides comprehensive details on all of Yosemite's sequoia groves. YosemiteHikes: The Dead Giant Tunnel Tree and Tunnel Tree History Original use: For over a century, carriages and later cars were able to drive through the Dead Giant Tunnel Tree. The grove was closed to vehicle traffic in 1993, and the trail was converted to a hiking path. Significance: It was the first giant sequoia tunnel tree ever carved. Comparison with other tunnel trees: The Dead Giant in Tuolumne Grove should not be confused with the California Tunnel Tree in Mariposa Grove, which is still alive, or the collapsed Wawona Tunnel Tree, also in Mariposa Grove. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce: The Big Oak Flat Road, now primarily California State Highway 120, has a history rooted in the Gold Rush and the development of Yosemite Valley tourism. Originally a pack trail for trading, it evolved into a wagon road and was crucial for the flow of goods and visitors to the region. The Original Toll Road Construction: In 1868, the Chinese Camp and Yo Semite Turnpike Company was formed to build a wagon road to Yosemite Valley. It was completed in 1874, largely with labor from Chinese workers. A race against a competitor: The company was in a race with the Coulterville Road to be the first wagon road into the valley, which it lost by less than a month. Tolls and amenities: The road operated as a toll road, with stops along the way offering overnight accommodations, fresh horses, and repairs. A notable feature was a covered bridge over the South Fork of the Tuolumne River where tolls were collected. Acquisition by the county: By 1915, the road's ownership was transferred to Tuolumne County, and tolls were finally eliminated. National Park Service: The mention of a "wounded deer" in the context of Tuolumne Grove refers to a historical account of the grove's discovery, as well as an important modern wildlife safety issue in the park. Historical Context: The Discovery Tuolumne Grove was effectively discovered on May 10, 1858, by a party of explorers who were actually hunting near Crane Flat and reportedly lost track of a wounded deer. While tracking the deer, they stumbled upon the cluster of giant sequoias, which were largely unknown to the public at the time.