The world's tallest tree's location is a closely guarded secret
Deep within California's Redwood National Park stands Hyperion, a coast redwood reaching over 380 feet into the sky, yet its exact coordinates remain a strictly protected secret to ensure its survival.
Hyperion stands as the undisputed tallest living tree on Earth, measuring an incredible 380 feet and 9.7 inches. Since its discovery in 2006, park officials have kept its precise location hidden to protect the tree’s shallow root system from being trampled by curious tourists.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 2-question quiz