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Methuselah Tree
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December 21, 2023
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Methuselah was 4,789 years old when sampled (likely in 1957) by Edmund Schulman and Tom Harlan, with an estimated germination date of 2833 BC. Since this tree ages back to this date, using tree rings, research shows precipitation patterns that date back to 1983 BC. It is located between 2,900 and 3,000 m (9,500 and 9,800 ft) above sea level in the "Methuselah Grove" in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest within the Inyo National Forest. Its exact location within the grove is a secret protected by the United States Forest Service. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methuselah_(tree)
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Prepare for a challenging jogging experience on the Methuselah Loop Trail, a difficult route spanning 5.2 miles (8.3 km). You will ascend 1019 feet (311 metres) in elevation, with an…
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