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Methusela Tree loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

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Methusela Tree loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

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2.9

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Methusela Tree loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

01:25

4.70km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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165 m

Methusela Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

At an estimated age of 1860 years and reaching a towering height of over 200 feet at its tallest point and with a trunk diameter of 14 feet, this remarkable …

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4.64 km

Methuselah Tree – Sierra Morena Trail Access

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead on Skyline boulevard a few steps from the ancient Methuselah tree. Starting point of the Methuselah Trail, and access to the more narrow Sierra Morena Trail.

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4.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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Methusela Tree loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

Methusela Tree

Methuselah Tree – Sierra Morena Trail Access

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