Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest | Discovery Trail at Schulman Grove | California
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- High up in the White Mountains of California stand the ancient Bristlecone pines, some of Earth's oldest living trees. The Discovery Trail at Shulman Grove is a quick 1-mile trail that teaches while visitors wander amongst trees dating back nearly 4000 years.
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Located high up in the White Mountains are groves of ancient trees dating back to years almost unfathomable to the human mind - the oldest, the Methuselah Tree, is thought to be just shy of 5000 years old.
These ancient trees are true warriors and built for longevity. They have stood for millennia in high altitudes, through snow and volcanic eruptions. They’ve braced against the hard winds that bend their limbs into the curiously gnarled and twisted branches we see today. Their bark grows thick and sturdy to protect against disease and extreme climates. These trees are built to last.
The name bristlecone stems from the pinecones that grow on these trees.
Bristlecone pines can be found in several groves - the Schulman Grove which contains the oldest pine and the Patriarch Grove which contains the largest pine.
Within Schulman Grove are two hiking trails - the 4.5-mile Methuselah Trail loop and the 1-mile Discovery Trail loop. The Methuselah Trail is rated as moderate and a great opportunity to get close to some of the ancient trees including the unmarked Methuselah Tree, the oldest dated tree in the grove.
However, for those wanting some education during their hike, the shorter Discovery Trail provides a perfect opportunity to witness these unique trees. Several benches are available for those wanting to take their time or recover from the high altitude. Be sure to look low to the ground as juvenile bristlecone pines can be found!
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00:00 Drive on White Mountain Road
03:25 Views Down from White Mountain
04:23 Entering Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
05:50 Hiking the Discovery Trail
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Very very interesting ancient forest. this is definitely in my bucket list.. Thank you
It's rather dumbfounding thinking about how old those trees are. Well worth visiting. 👍
Im a twisted juniper fan😂😂😂 these are also so pretty! Hard to believe how old they are?!? I love the baby! So cute!!
Right?! It's hard to imagine mummification and all the rest happening in Ancient Egypt while up on that hillside those same trees are just soaking up some sun rays getting ready to spend the next couple millennia doing the same thing.
(We're also team Twisted Juniper too 😂)
This is a very cool video. Love that old gnarled tree that you featured.
Really looks like it has stood the test of time, doesn't it? Never really seen anything like it! 😊
Love this place, but like you, I don't love the elevation. We did the Methuselah Trail last year and the elevation didn't hit us too hard, but forgetting to put on sunscreen did!
I can totally relate. I try to be diligent with the sunscreen, but it’s also so easy to forget, especially when it’s nice and cool like it was atop those mountains that morning.
This was an amazing video! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 😄
Thanks for the video. Love Bristlecone pine trees. They grow not only in California but in Nevada, and Utah. Visit the Great Basin National Park. Cedar Breaks National Monument. These trees like high elevations, Dolomite, limestone, soils that reflect heat away to conserve water. When the tree is having a difficult time, it dies back sections of the tree to survive. most pines grow in acidic soils while bristle pine likes basic soil. Joyce 😊
Funny you mention that! We actually went to Cedar Breaks and comment on the bristlecones. Great Basin we haven't managed to get to YET but it's certainly on the list! Thanks for watching. 😊👍
Those are the coolest gnarly looking trees. I imagine some filmmakers have used these trees for images for Halloween shows.
You continue to find interesting places to take us. Thank you
Absolutely! Just the silhouette alone feels like some familiar spooky Halloween image. Happy to have you along anytime. Thanks for watching! 😄
Just, just Speechless & in awe.
Thank you! So appreciated. 😊
Yeah I’m sure that is US 395 and Lone Pine. 😎 You were probably able to see Mt. Whitney from there as well.
Our ancient forests are so beautiful in the US. Some of my fav places. Nice video, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
Great video! I will be there after Memorial Day weekend, will camp in Grandview campground (doing some Milky Way photography) thanks for the info on the Discovery Trail
Ooooh! That sounds like a terrific trip you have planned! Any chance to see the Milky Way and take some pictures sounds amazing. We took a stab at that ourselves once in Joshua Tree but really need to find time to give it another go and learn more. 👍
Agreed, the trees remind me of the Evil Dead. Your new nickname is Ash!
Haha! It's actually been a long time since either one of us have seen that movie but I can envision it. 😄
Wow 🤩 the story’s these trees could tell 😎
I know, right? Pretty interesting when you think about it!
I visited this area and walked the same Discovery Trail a few months ago. It was a highlight of our trip and the views were amazing. I love the shots of you walking the trail. It adds a nice perspective of your videos!
Amazing views, right? Thanks so much for watching. 😄
Definitely older than the Pyramids! Great video btw!
Thank you so very much! 😄
@@CactusAtlasmy pleasure!
like the elevation gasping. i felt the same way..
It can really affect a person, especially with asthma in addition.
🌲Hard to believe a tree can be so old it essentially outlasts the hill it's perched on. 🤔
Erosion can be a nasty thing. Too bad trees can't migrate with the soil. 😅
How did they survive from fire so long?
Not entirely sure. Sounds like ones that once were at lower elevations might not have but maybe the higher elevation helped to protect these.
From wikipedia
"4,600 years ago (2600 BC): Writing is developed in Sumer and Egypt, triggering the beginning of recorded history."
Uhhhh there might be a tree thats literally older then history.
Yeah, it’s crazy to think about that. I can’t wait to go back some day and check out some of the other groves.
Very awesome spot
It really is! Super humbling as well as fascinating. 👍
@@CactusAtlas I went there 4 years ago . Truly amazing. I wonder what ice age species were still alive with the trees. Really digging your Arizona videos and travel ideas
Thank you! Yeah, trying to imagine the landscape, animal activity, and historical events going on at the time those were just starting to grow is insane, isn't it?