Pinus lambertina

When settlers crossed on the Applegate Trail, sugar pine trees dominated this landscape. Native Americans had seasonal camps and have purposefully managed the sugar pine, including using a hook-ladder to move up the tiered branches to reach the pinecones. Settlement pressures, needs and practice may have contributed to its decline here. The largest sugar pine in the area is located in the wash across the road from the tubs.

Tree Facts

• Height:  approx. 180 Feet
• Circumference:  226.8 inches
• Average Crown Spread:
• Approximate Age:  approx. 250 years
• Dedication ceremony: April 6, 2012

Location: Tub Springs State Wayside, across the road from the tubs