The Big Stump Grove — Attraction in Dinuba

There are quite few giant sequoia stumps you will find at Big Stump Basin. However, the most interesting is the old Mark Twain tree that was cut down in 1891 so that slabs could be cut and sent to museums in NYC and London and other World Fair type exhibitions.

Today, when you walk the Big Stump Trail you evening find yourself at the old Mark Twain stump. It is huge. There is a small staircase leading up to the levelled trunk, allowing visitors to walk upon the top of the stump and better appreciate the size of this former giant sequoia.

There are information panels near the old Mark Twain tree that tell of why it was felled. Additional panels in the area describe the old mill and logging activities that took place here in the late...

I read an article about the Mark Twain tree stump (you should google it) and knew I had to go see it. It is located within one of the most glorious parks in the world. The hike was very quiet, we only saw two other small groups the whole time and had the stump to ourselves for a good 30 minutes in late June (on a Saturday). This stump is unbelievably huge, probably bigger than Grant if I had to guess, and the meadow around it feels almost church-like in its serenity. The kids loved climbing on the stumps, so don’t skip this trail if you can.

Pro Tip: if you want a much easier hike, do an out/back from the parking lot to the Mark Twain tree stump. The rest of the hike was nice, but I could have used a shorter hike and didn’t...

This was a very worth it hike. There is poison oak through the national park so be careful. But the walk was mostly flat and can and should be done by all ages. The views are breath taking and the forest sounds are pleasant.

I do recommend bug spray before entering the trail, and having it on hand just in case. The mosquitoes are a bit of a pest. Also bring water, there are currently no amenities along this trail once you leave the parking lot.

There are panic benches and restrooms near the...