Methuselah Tree (Redwood) in Woodside | Atlas Obscura
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This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

πŸ“œ Massive coast redwood, estimated over 1,800 years old.
πŸ” One of the last remaining first-growth trees in the area.

Why Go

🌳 Witness an ancient, overwhelmingly big redwood tree
🏞️ Experience a scenic drive through changing landscapes
πŸ“ See a tree that was once 225 feet tall before a storm

Why Avoid

⚠️ Curvy road popular with cyclists
🚫 No signage, rely on GPS
🌿 Poison Oak prevalent along the path

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Use Google Maps or GPS for navigation.
πŸš— Drive slowly and watch for oncoming traffic and cyclists.
🚢 Keep to the small maintained path to avoid Poison Oak.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Small area to pull in off the road, use caution.

Last updated 2 days ago

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