Posted in Utah
November 11, 2019
At Over 80,000 Years Old, One Of The Oldest Trees In The World Is Found In Utah
Did you know that the Beehive State is home to one of the world’s oldest trees? It’s true, and you can see it in the Fishlake National Forest, not far from the town of Richfield.
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A report in 2018 named human interference as the main cause, citing cattle grazing and wildlife grazing as great concerns, as well as bark beetles that kill the clones by the droves.


You can drive through on State Road 25, or take Forest Road 1483. Four-wheel-drive is recommended for this dirt road. You're also welcome to stroll through Pando. Just remember to practice Leave No Trace Principles and try to minimize your impact on this special place.
Have you seen Pando in person? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your adventures in the Fishlake National Forest. Learn more about his forest on its webpage on the U.S. Forest Service’s website.
Looking for more cool trees in Utah? Check out this rare elm tree at the Historic Utah County Courthouse, and visit Metaphor: Tree of Utah the next time you find yourself driving west on I-80 (this isn’t a real tree, but rather, a piece of art).
Address: Fishlake National Forest, Utah 84701, USA