Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center

I was excited to see these 5,000 year old trees. Unfortunately, my visit timing was a little too early and the ranger station was not yet open. I was still able to go on the Methuselah trail, but there was still snow on the trail and travel was difficult by foot. I stopped after about a mile, but was able to see several beautiful trees.

Great family adventure! The Methuselah trail is a great 4 mi hike through the 5,000 year old trees. Great views of the eastern Sierras on the way up and a great view toward Death Valley while on the trail. It’s at 10,000 feet, so take your time. They have toilets open year around. Bring food/snacks with you. Enjoy Bishop and other fun hikes while you’re in the area.

It is in the remote area in California. We visited here when we drove along HWY-395. It is paved road from Big Pine to the visitor center. The discovery loop is next to the visitor center and it is modest trail. You can see the oldest trees in the world here. It is really amazing.

It was amazing to see such ancient trees, some of which have been around for more than 4000 years. The trail is quite short, about 1.5 miles but the views are spectacular. Be careful if you visit during the winter since the road to the site is not properly maintained.

Lovely visitor center with lots of information. The Methuselah trail has beautiful examples of art in nature, with the twisted trunks of the ancient trees. Groves of flowering mountain mahogany and other high altitude flowers even in September. Astounding views of the Eastern Sierras and the Death Valley. You also get to see many geological variations from dolomite to limestone.

Beautiful place, we loved hiking 🥾 there. It took us 2 hours almost to hike 4.2 miles. You don’t know which trees are oldest though

Beautiful Ancient Pine Forest. Visitor center was cool for a hot day out and Rangers friendly. The hiking trails are well marked. Need good hiking shoes can be steep uphill. Can be hot so bring water. Visitor center does have bottled water and restrooms. Entry fee per car or use America the Beautiful pass for seniors.

Access to this park is a long, gravel road but worth the drive. The ancient trees are amazing to see for yourself. The Visitor's center was closed when we went but there is plenty of information around it and along the trails.

Very cool to see these ancient trees. Visitor center is closed this time of year but very well maintained area with nice trails.

This is our 2nd Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest we were lucky enough to go visit. Unbelievable a small group of trees that are almost 5,000 years old! Schedule some time to see one of the last true Wonders of the World.

4000 year old trees. Beautiful new vistor center. 5 mile loop trail takes you through these amazing trees.
Visitor Center is closed Monday and Tuesday as of 8/6/23.

The visitors center was closed but the park was open for viewing. Do the hikes, take your time, and enjoy it. Every time I thought I'd seen everything the trees had to offer, they'd surprise me again.

Visiting Yosemite with family when our son told my husband and me about the Ancient Bristlecone forest.  Although a little bit of a drive, it was so worth the time and effort!  We stayed in Bishop as our base to drive there the next morning.  So beautiful and other worldly, the oldest living tree in the World resides there, at well over 4000 years old!  And these trees, when they die, reveal some of the most stunning and artistic forms I've ever seen.  If you have a vehicle with good suspension and tires, make the additional 12-mile drive on a rocky dirt road to see Patriarch grove. At about 11,000 ft, the air is very cool and crisp, so quiet, with two short but special hikes through the grove and to an overlook with a vista view.  Schulman grove is the more easily assessable with several hikes of different lengths and difficulties.  The visitors center was closed when we went, but it is wheelchair assessable. Methuselah is here, but you'll have to guess which one he is.  His identity to kept secret for his protection.  Make the drive to a very memorable place!

Those big beautiful old trees are spectacular! Take the hike! Also, huge shout out to the incredible ladies in the visitor center who made me feel so welcome, and who were obviously passionate about what they do. It was just the cherry on top of an amazing visit.

Beautiful ancient forest of these twisted and gnarly wonders of the world. Have a good strong vehicle as the road to get there is steep, winding, and sharp turns. It's hard going up, and hard coming down on your vehicle, but worth the trip! These trees are thousands of years old! It will blow your mind the way these grow! If you love nature, and a good hike this is the spot!

Definitely worth the drive, 30 minutes from big pine, 4.5 mile hike if you do the loop at the visitor center, the ancient Grove is amazing. Beyond is a dirt road that leads to some fantastic camping, and trails.

Always an extraordinary peaceful and quiet place. Yes, there are people there but sit under a tree and absorb the environment. Beautiful place to picnic, hike, take pictures and enjoy the walk among the ancient trees! A must for explorers. 👍🏽

Fast climbing windy road, starts at about 4000ft. up to 10050ft. at the Shulman Grove and Visitors Center. The trees are awesome. They are definitely unique and striking in appearance. There are a few different hikes depending on ability and time. We took the Discovery Loop, it is right about 1 mile and took about an hour with stopping for photos and to read the many plaques along the trail. It is dog friendly so we were able to bring out little guy, he enjoyed the trail and found plenty of new smells. The Visitors Center has a lot of information about the trees, geology of the region, and Edward Shulman who discovered the ages of the oldest trees. There is a nice little gift store with some cool unique souvenirs. A little off the beaten path but well worth the effort.

This place is great. Visitor center is great. Everybody helpful and interested. Trees and landscape are beautiful, though the more "ancient" trees can be a hike to go see and it is over 10,000 fett altitude.

I finally came to visit this place after passing by it so many times on the highway. It was pretty awesome! It's only 4 miles loop around but it's quite a little workout, but seeing all the ancient trees are really cool and the views are super awesome as well. Even the drive to get up there is pretty awesome there's a viewpoint before you get up that's also a must see.. Got here a little late so didn't get a chance to see the other little trail but next time I will stop and do so. Recommend you stop and check it out if you're curious.