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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest near Bishop. Hike among the oldest trees on Earth.

Drive up into the White Mountains to a forest of twisted bristlecone pines, some more than 4,000 years old. Walk the Methuselah Trail, which passes the world's oldest known tree, kept unmarked on purpose. Each hunt for the most ancient-looking tree you can find and photograph it, then compare and guess which one is the real Methuselah.

  • Date or adventure
  • All day
  • Moderate
  • Under $20
  • Outdoors
  • Spring, summer, and fall
  • Daytime

Good with just you, friends, and family

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Limited Cell Service: Cell phone reception is unreliable or unavailable in this area. Download offline maps before visiting and do not rely on cellular service for navigation or emergencies.

Schulman Grove Visitor Center, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, east of Bishop and Big PineAncient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center, White Mountain Rd, Bishop, CA 93514
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Checked November 2026

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About this place

Methuselah is more than 4,800 years old, so it was already growing when the Egyptian pyramids were built. Its exact spot is kept secret to protect it. Scientist Edmund Schulman first dated these trees in the 1950s, and the visitor center grove is named for him.

The Methuselah Trail is a 4.5-mile loop at over 10,000 feet. Take it slow, bring water and layers, and stay on the trail. The road up is usually open from late spring to fall. Cell service is unreliable here, so download offline maps before you go.

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