Chicago Stump

California

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    15 active alerts in Sequoia National Forest; most severe: Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure

    USFSPosted Apr 6 · checked 15 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 62°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather15 h ago

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About this campground

The Chicago Stump Trail is a short and easy hike to a very interesting and historical site. The hike weaves throughJeffrey pines and shrubs to a verdant meadowringed by young sequoias, red firs and azaleas. The Chicago Stump was originally known as the General Noble Tree. In 1897, it was cut down into sections and reassembled at the Chicago World '||chr(39)||'s Fair. This magnificent display was referred to as the "California Hoax," because of widespread skepticism that a species as big as the giant sequoia ever existed. Distance: 0.6 miles, out and back.

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Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

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Active alerts for Sequoia National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

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