The unofficial cool tree picture thread

[Bodean]

Here's a Euc someone showed me in Stern Grove, SF.

Easily 180-200 feet to the tips.
That first crotch is probably 80+ feet up.
Amazing tree. One of the largest in the area for sure.

 

[SkwerI]

That looks similar to your pictures of The Senator.

edit: Ha ha! Great minds...

 

[Bodean]

I think a thread isolating cool tree pics would be neato.

Easy to find pics, not lost in Work pics.

 

[Bounce]

Frans your avatar would fit right in here.

 

[Blinky]

That looks similar to your pictures of The Senator.

edit: Ha ha! Great minds...

Did you happen to notice the throwline about 20' off the ground on the back of The Senator?

 

[SkwerI]

Yes, the throwline is still there. It's looking rather tattered though. Maybe we need to go replace it..

 

[Blinky]

Yes, the throwline is still there. It's looking rather tattered though. Maybe we need to go replace it..

I'm there... January 19th... I'll bring a fresh line.

 

[stig]

Could one of you please tell me, what kind of cypress that is. If you know the botanical name, that would be good, thanks.

 

[vharrison]

I have to get out to Cali to see those big trees!

 

[SkwerI]

Could one of you please tell me, what kind of cypress that is. If you know the botanical name, that would be good, thanks.

According to the marker it's a Taxodium Distichum, or Bald Cypress.

 

[gf beranek]

This is perfect! "Unofficial cool tree picture thread"

Last Thursday 8/14/08 I drove to Crescent City to meet with Mario Vaden, from the Buzz, for a hike into the Grove of Titans. It's not far from the Stout Grove, but much more of a hike to get into. And as much of a hike and beating down the brambles as it was to get to these trees I think the overall trip was well worth it.

These trees all have names but I'm not going to bother with them. What's in a name anyway. The trees speak for themselves. And it's not the fact that any one of them holds a record for their size or height, but the fact that they are all in the same close vicinity that makes it unique, for me.

Enjoy the views!

 

[gf beranek]

And then on the way home I stopped at Prairie Creek Redwoods and took a short hike through the Rotary Club Grove.

And here again is a concentration of large specimen redwoods in a relatively small area. 5 or 6 acres and no less than dozens of trees over 14 foot through. It was like a blind dog in a meat house. Every where you turn there's another tree that catches your eye.

Enjoy the views!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Man those are some big suckers!!!

 

[Blinky]

Those are some spectacular trees, they definitely speak for themselves. Thanks.

 

[gf beranek]

Here's a link to the hike through the grove.

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[TC3]

Really nice pix, ever'body. Like falling in love each tree pic. Me likey !!!

 

[RIVERRAT]

WOW!! Thanks to all posting these pics.
Some day I will see them in person.

 

[stehansen]

Makes me want to drive up to Mariposa and take some pictures.

 

[Bodean]

Here are some Redwood pics from close to Legget, CA.
First ones are in the Campground, second tree is off the freeway.

 

[Frans]

I like those primordial ferns higher than your head, Ger.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

The big trees always amaze me. Mariposa grove is not far from me and I love going there every so often. Better than the grand canyon anytime for me