The Brotherhood Tree was named for the hope for the brotherhood of man. This tree is over 2000 years old, 19 feet in diameter, 60 feet in circumference and 297 feet tall. It is truly awe inspiring to stand next to this massive living entity and realize it was here and growing before much of recorded human history.
This tree is one of the mighty sequoia sempervirens, or Coast Redwood. There is evidence on the bark of a recent (within the last 500 years) fire. The bark of these trees chars before it burns, forming an ablative shield, protecting the living tree.
The area in which this tree stands was logged in the 1950s, but this magnificent specimen was spared for some unknown reason. Here it stands today in it's solemn majesty. Access to the base of the tree and views of the top from a vista of about 300 feet are available. This tree stands on the Forest Experience section of the trail.
Access to this tree and many other supernatural wonders is provided by the Trees of Mystery trail.
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