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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