Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Overview
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is home to some of the oldest continuously living organisms on earth. The oldest tree, Methuselah, is over 4,700 years old. Bristlecone thrive in the arid environment of the White Mountains near Mammoth Lakes at elevations between 10,000 feet (3,048 m) and 11,000 (3,353 m). Learn more at the Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center in Lone Pine, CA.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
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Accessible Activities in Mammoth Lakes
Mother Nature’s adventureland is accessible to everyone in Mammoth Lakes. From thrilling adventures with Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra to quiet afternoons spent exploring the many accessible paths and nearby waterways, there are so many options for getting to enjoy your time in the mountains.
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Exploring the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is home to some of the oldest trees in the world (some bristlecone pines are more than 4,500 years old).
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