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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (Schulman Grove)

Inyo County, CA

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World-famous stand of Great Basin bristlecone pines on the White Mountains crest at ~10,000 ft—some of the oldest living trees on Earth. Schulman Grove visitor center, Discovery Trail, and Methuselah Trail offer self-guided access to ancient timberline forest above the Owens Valley desert.

Field facts

RegionInyo County, CA
Coordinates37.3855, -118.1770
ManageInyo National Forest / USFS
Elevation~10,000 ft
TrailsDiscovery / Methuselah loops
SeasonTypically mid-May–Oct (road snowbound winter)

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