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SaveThe Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is home to the oldest trees in the world, bristlecone pines. Some of these living trees exceed 4000 years of age and exhibit spectacular growth forms of twisted and beautifully colored wood.
The visitor center at Schulman Grove is open in summer, with interperative programs, gifts, and information about the trees. Several self guided trails allow you to explore the forest.
Beyond Schulman Grove lies the Patriarch Grove, 12-miles north on a good quality dirt road. Advise a speed limit of 15 mph is suggested to avoid flat tires punctured by the sharp rocks on this road.
Patriarch Grove is home to the world's largest bristlecone pine, the Patriarch Tree. Its splendid remoteness and moonscape appearance gives the Patriarch Grove a surreal atmosphere. Bristlecone pines and limber pines dot the landscape with a background view of the Great Basin in Nevada.
A visit to both Schulman Grove and Patriarch Grove is possible in the same day if you can get an early start. Patriarch and Schulman Grove are popular for photography in the early morning light. Both sites have picnic tables and restrooms (vault toilet) but no water.
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Scenic Byway closes at the Sierra View Gates with winter snowfall. While closed to vehicles, this is a popular route for cross country skiers and snowshoes.
The visitor center at Schulman Grove is open in summer, with interperative programs, gifts, and information about the trees. Several self guided trails allow you to explore the forest.
Beyond Schulman Grove lies the Patriarch Grove, 12-miles north on a good quality dirt road. Advise a speed limit of 15 mph is suggested to avoid flat tires punctured by the sharp rocks on this road.
Patriarch Grove is home to the world's largest bristlecone pine, the Patriarch Tree. Its splendid remoteness and moonscape appearance gives the Patriarch Grove a surreal atmosphere. Bristlecone pines and limber pines dot the landscape with a background view of the Great Basin in Nevada.
A visit to both Schulman Grove and Patriarch Grove is possible in the same day if you can get an early start. Patriarch and Schulman Grove are popular for photography in the early morning light. Both sites have picnic tables and restrooms (vault toilet) but no water.
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Scenic Byway closes at the Sierra View Gates with winter snowfall. While closed to vehicles, this is a popular route for cross country skiers and snowshoes.

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- Mountain Bike
1 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Hike
6 trails
- Trail Running
6 trails
Region Details
- 1
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Caution as of Jul 27, 2024Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 6
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,946 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,521 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,443 ft
- Reports
- 5
- Photos
- 4
- Ridden Counter
- 104
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Wanna Hike in California? These Are the 13 Most Stunning Trails.
Jul 18, 2024 from outsideonline.com
A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California
Popular Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Trails
status | title | difficulty | rating |
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Coldwater Spring Trail |
Photos of Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Trail
15 |
Jul 25, 2024 @ 12:45pm
Jul 25, 2024
trail: Schulman Grove Loop
16 |
Jul 25, 2024 @ 8:42am
Jul 25, 2024
trail: Trail
11 |
Jul 25, 2024 @ 8:42am
Jul 25, 2024
trail: Trail
15 |
Jul 25, 2024 @ 8:41am
Jul 25, 2024Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Coldwater Spring Trail | Oct 25, 2018 @ 8:47pm Oct 25, 2018 | Unknown | rickinlo |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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TheGabbs | add | report | activity #56371434 | Jul 28, 2024 @ 8:50pm Jul 28, 2024 |
BruceSusana9Vc4N | wishlist | region | activity #56360467 | Jul 28, 2024 @ 4:12pm Jul 28, 2024 |
KatzT | add | photo | activity #56181538 and 2 more | Jul 25, 2024 @ 8:57am Jul 25, 2024 |
WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #46789527 | Nov 29, 2023 @ 10:06am Nov 29, 2023 |
TheGabbs | add | report | activity #41460769 and 1 more | Jul 2, 2023 @ 10:00pm Jul 2, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Bishop Area Trails | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13.7 km |
Boundary Peak Wilderness | 31.9 km | ||||
Kings Canyon National Park | 41.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 1,437 ft | 3 miles | 1,437 ft | #6,376 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
Hike | 6 | 12 miles | 2,946 ft | 7 miles | 1,522 ft | #6,161 | 5 | 54 | ||||
Trail Running | 6 | 12 miles | 2,946 ft | 7 miles | 1,522 ft | #6,768 | 5 | 7 |
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