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Galen Clark is also credited for naming Mariposa Grove sometime after his original discov- ery. Its location is within the county of Mariposa. Three of these giant sequoias are among the 30 largest in the world. Griz- zly Giant estimated at between 1,900 and 2,400 years old and is proudly the oldest tree in this grove. The largest by vol- ume is the Washington Tree and the tallest is the Columbia Tree.

If one cannot locate these giants, there are many other gi- ants to gaze upon and be amazed of their gigantic size. On my return I became confused with the new updates and relied on my memory referring back to my previous visits. I took the wrong trail which I thought was a shortcut back to the dirt road, but I was on my way toward Wawona Vista Point. Now this mistake became a positive decision. I needed new photos of the Galen Clark Tree and his tree was along this pathway.

Now to double back to the junction and continue descending on the Perim- eter Trail to locate the shortcut trail back to the dirt road leading to the boundary. adventure last- ed over six hours and covered almost nine miles. I was lacking time to visit the new museum at the main en- trance, so schedule another visit to complete this adventure. The im- provements I experienced will more than make visit a memora- ble experience into this grove of giant sequoias. Tony Krizan writes a regular outdoors column for the Sierra Star.

Contact him at Above: Galen cabin is surrounded by big trees in Mariposa Grove. PHOTOS BY TONY KRIZAN Special to the Sierra Star Grizzly Giant tree is the oldest giant sequoia in Mariposa Grove. FROM PAGE 1B KRIZAN Left: The Galen Clark Tree towers in Mariposa Grove..