This park features two large groves of Giant Sequoia Trees. The North Grove is adjacent to the park entrance, the larger South Grove is more remote. The north grove included the "Discovery Tree", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California. The park is approximately 6,500 acres in size. The Stanislaus River and Beaver Creek run through the park. The State Park is part of the larger Stanislaus National Forest and is just north to Yosemite National Park. It is mid-elevation level in the western Sierra Nevadas.
Activities include sightseeing, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, fishing and cross country skiing. Resources and facilities are limited in the Park with only small towns in the area. For more information contact Calaveras Big Trees Association, P.O. Box 1196 Arnold, CA 95223-1196 or call 530-235-2684.
All pictures on this page are from the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, using various film and digital cameras.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park- at the Big Stump, the begining of the North Grove Trail.
The North Grove Trail. This is a 1.5 mi hike, returning on the Overlook Trail.
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Hiking along the North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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The North Grove Trail.
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Returning on the Grove Overlook Trail.
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Further information can be found at the California State Parks page or
Calaveras Big Trees Association site.
