What Brings Them Down?
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What Brings Them Down?
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<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "What Brings Them Down?," shows photos and explains why sequoia trees fall.</p>

There it is! (General Sherman Tree Accessible Trail)
~0 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "There it is!", shows photos about the General Sherman Tree.<br /> <br /> You can also find this exhibit southwest of the General Sherman Tree, near the General Highway Parking Access.</p>
Stony Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft elevation gain.
Jo Pass
~15 min drive
Scenic alpine pass hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.

Why so big and so old? (General Sherman Tree Accessible Trail)
~0 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Why so big and so old,?" shows the sequoia's survival system.<br /> <br /> You can also find this exhibit on the west side of the General Sherman Tree.</p>
Jennie Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate Sierra alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Seville Lakes
~16 min drive
Scenic alpine lakes hike with moderate elevation gain and rewarding views.

There it is!
~0 min drive
<p>As you stand on the path before this exhibit, notice the pavement has a textured feel. Under your feet, rows of paving stones radiate out in concentric circles from a central point. They represent a cross-section through the base of the General Sherman Tree. The outer edge…
Rowell Meadow
~17 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile climb to scenic high meadow with 1,635 ft elevation gain.

General Sherman Tree Trail: Near the Bottom
~0 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Near the Bottom," shows your location in relationship to the height of the General Sherman Tree.</p>

General Sherman Tree Trail: Halfway Point
~0 min drive
<p>This wayside exhibit, titled "Halfway Point," shows your location in relationship to the height of the General Sherman Tree.</p>