Iconic "Tunnel Tree" Collapsed

ElaineA · Jan 9, 2017

A winter storm battered the iconic Pioneer Cabin sequoia, causing its collapse on Sunday. The tree was estimated to be over a thousand years old (I guess they may get a better handle on that now).

The 150-foot tree had sported its giant tunnel since the 1880s, when the landowners at that time carved into a fire scar at the tree’s base to create the tourist-attracting feature. Though the tunnel was eventually closed off to cars, it remained a renowned landmark for hikers.

I couldn't even look at the "after" photos. I remember being amazed by pictures of that tree when I was in grade school. I'm mortified I never went to see it in real life.

bombergirl69 · Jan 9, 2017

That really makes me cry. So majestic. 1000 years! I just hate it.

MaeZe · Jan 9, 2017

ElaineA said:
A winter storm battered the iconic Pioneer Cabin sequoia, causing its collapse on Sunday. The tree was estimated to be over a thousand years old (I guess they may get a better handle on that now).

I couldn't even look at the "after" photos. I remember being amazed by pictures of that tree when I was in grade school. I'm mortified I never went to see it in real life.

That's sad. I think I have a picture somewhere of my grandparents driving through the tree before they closed the road going through it. I love the redwoods and there is nothing like Sequoia National Park.

Silva · Jan 9, 2017

Hah. I wanted to stop and see it last time we drove through the redwoods, but our car battery had died and we were having to park on a hill/pushstart every time we stopped, so we didn't bother. Now I kind wish we had anyway.

Frankie007 · Jan 10, 2017

that's very sad. however, with all this technology and smarts....can't we do something? you'd think we'd be able to glue it back together....if it just simply fell over....

Alessandra Kelley · Jan 15, 2017

Frankie007 said:
that's very sad. however, with all this technology and smarts....can't we do something? you'd think we'd be able to glue it back together....if it just simply fell over....

Trees weigh a lot.

Iconic "Tunnel Tree" Collapsed

ElaineA

All about that action, boss.

bombergirl69

MaeZe

Silva

saucy

Frankie007

Alessandra Kelley

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