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The Colonel Young Tree sits just off the Bear Hill Trail and recognizes the contribution of Colonel Charles Young, a Buffalo Soldier who became the first African American national park superintendent.
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Giant Sequoia trees can be seen along the trail. It is amazing to see these trees up close.
The top of a Giant Sequoia Tree.
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David Hitchcock
Aug 29, 2020 near Three Rivers, CA
“The Colonel Young Tree sits just off the Bear Hill Trail and recognizes the contribution of Colonel Charles Young, a Buffalo Soldier who became the first African American national park superintendent.”  

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The Colonel Young Tree sits just off the Bear Hill Trail and recognizes the contribution of Colonel Charles Young, a Buffalo Soldier who became the first African American national park superintendent.
The top of a Giant Sequoia Tree.
Giant Sequoias provide shade during the hike at all hours of the day, making this a great hike even in the heat of the day.
Everywhere you look, there are Giant Sequoias. Here, a large group sits just off the trail. Did these all start growing at the same time? Did their seeds all come from the same tiny sequoia cone?
Sequoia trees, both living and dead, can be seen throughout the hike.
A fallen giant sequoia tree sits just off the trail, giving you an appreciation of just how large these trees are.
A damaged giant sequoia standing defiantly against mother nature.
Giant Sequoia trees can be seen along the trail. It is amazing to see these trees up close.
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Colonel Young Tree Trail

0.1 mi 0.2 km
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Three Rivers, CA

Bear Hill Trail

1.6 mi 2.6 km
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Three Rivers, CA
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