Big Tree (Washington)

Trout Lake Big Tree

Big Tree (also known as Trout Lake Big Tree), is a massive Ponderosa pine tree in old growth pine and fir forest of southern Washington state,[1] at the southern base of Mount Adams. It is managed by the Mount Adams Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The tree is 202 feet (62 m) tall[2] with a diameter of 7 feet (210 cm),[3] and is one of the largest known ponderosa pine trees in the world.[1] As of 2015, it has been stressed from attacks from pine beetles.[3]

Accessibility

From the small farming community of Trout Lake, the Big Tree Interpretive Site can be accessed via Forest Road 80 and 8020. The interpretive site offers the opportunity to view or picnic at the base of the ponderosa pine tree.[3]

Trout Lake Big Tree

References

  1. 1 2 "Big Tree Loop". Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Richard, Terry (September 30, 2011). "Big ponderosa pine near Mount Adams lives up to its name: Big Tree (video)". The Oregonian. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Big Tree Interpretive Site". Retrieved 6 April 2013.


Coordinates: 46°03′32″N 121°31′47″W / 46.0588°N 121.5296°W / 46.0588; -121.5296


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