Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
MAY 15-17 2022
Bristlecone pines are known to be the oldest non-clonal species on the planet. (non-clonal: not genetic duplicates of the parent organism). Most amazing is there story of survival and beauty of the weathered trunks and limbs that stand long after they’re gone.
Bristle cone links:
Inyo National Forest - Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center
I was searching for the oldest known living tree, Methuselah. Current Age (as of 2022): 4,854 years. I think I found it after some research. It’s location is and should be hard to find if at all.
Dead Sentry
Looking west towards the Sierras along the winding narrow road
Van at end of the road to The Patriarch Grove (due to last snow patch) at 11,000 Feet
The Patriarch- World’s largest clonal bristlecone tree over 1500 years old
Back to van
Old miners cabin at the Mexican Mine