finding HYPERION (short length edit) 

Please do!!! We humans need to stay far away cause we will def f some stuff up smh

You’ll be happy to know that’s there’s a $5000 fine now if you’re caught visiting it.

Imagine if millions would go and try to find this tree, they would trash the forest and trample the ecosystem.

Yes, leave it free of human activity (beyond maintenance from the Park/scientists), in its tranquility and silence. There are many other lovely locations to visit. Just be awed that a tree can get this high and be this old.

They now give you 6 months in jail for visiting it appearently. I wonder if flying a drone around it it still ok?

Recently, a coastal redwood was discovered with the largest diameter of any tree in the world...I think it was around 40 feet across.

I can not find an article on that. Do you have a link of some sort?

It’s 100% protected I’ve given people tickets for going

Nothing will ever be bigger in volume then the General Sherman Tree though still the largest tree in the world by alot@@maxpatch67

It's protected in several different ways. One is that it lives deep in Redwood National Park which requires a permit to explore. The permits are free at park visitor centers, but they do register several things about your identity so that you go on record. Also, arborists have placed cameras at the base so that they know what people do there and how much traffic Hyperion receives. Other than that, it's nontrivial to reach, and as you could see, the path to it is littered with some dangerous logs that likely deter people from just randomly stumbling upon it. It's not like the Grove Of Titans in Jedediah Smith where you just run right into it. You have to at least know what you're doing to enjoy it.

no roads and no map of it, exactly the way to keep it out of our attention and hidden, hidden = secure

Please link GPS coord so I can go there and take a selfie to put on my instagram. Promise not to ruin it for all those that really care though. I joke, I wish we could go back to when these places were mostly known to locals or those that truly appreciated them, when it was a real mystery to find them and experience them.

That's the point. That's why researchers aren't allowed to reveal its location. By not bringing attention to it, they hope to keep people away from it. I honestly hope this isn't actually Hyperion, otherwise this video might have put the tree at risk from humans and their endless stupidity.

So you are suggesting that in order to protect the tallest tree in the world, a road should be constructed leading right to it? A road that would undoubtedly mean thousands of trees literally being killed, thousands of animals being deprived of their homes and an entire ecosystem being jeopardized? like, what? I really think you are missing the point.

Thanks, Joel. Lets go kayaking this spring.

ya, not a good idea....better just watch a video :)

There isn't much incentive for a lot of people to endure the rugged hike. It looks like any big redwood. And the understory can handle an occasional homo sapien's hiking boot.

@@leechurchill1965 Thankfully this video satisfies the curiosity of many so less people would make the hike themselves but you underestimate the destructive potential of footfall and people with too much money/time on their hands. I used to think not many people would bother climbing a damn mountain with far less favourable conditions and picnic spots, but many of our mountain paths are completely backlogged with litter....

@@SobrietyandSolace Exactly, the challenge of a rough hike can be an incentive, despite that it's shuttered down currently. But some people may still try to sneak in, or some of the area may open again in the future. "Oh, look at me! I made it!" The experience of being there, the bragging rights. "I saw the world's tallest tree! IG post, heehehehe!" Using the tree for online recognition and attention. There's still the curiosity about it, "How big is it?" There's a passion for various reasons, such as traveling, hiking or finding tall trees. There's also checking off dream locations, or "notches on a belt." And other reasons for why people have visited this tree or may want to. As far as this video satisfying curiosity, I'd hope so. But I'm also against posting videos of the hikes publicly to social media, unless it's authorized by the NPS and is for scientific rationale, such as conserving the area. The reason I'm against posting these treks is because some people can use and have used them to guess/figure out their way to the tree. I think a realistic compromise is for those who have visited the tree already before the current ban just to edit out the trek and have the focus on the tree, or post any other footage of being on the NPS' actual trails where visitors are PERMITTED to be. This way, you can still see the tree almost as if you're there, but its location is more protected.

@@leechurchill1965 Except apparently, there's more than one human's hiking boot that's been there, and it's more than an occasion. And apparently, the local terrain and flora can't handle these visits, as there have been so many visitors, that the NPS has completely shut down the area and $5k fine/6 months in jail to violators. Ferns near the tree don't grow there anymore, and the tree's base is getting more exposed due to trampling. This is all according to the NPS. As far as the hike being rugged, I'd agree with you. There's rough terrain, no trail, spotty GPS, no cell reception, long trek, etc. All of that didn't stop people from hiking there and damaging it. If anything, I'd think the challenge and the popularity of the tree just would be even more of an incentive for some people. As far as it looking like any redwood, I do know its base isn't that wide, and because of its height, canopy, and lower land positioning, you can't really see the top. However, most people probably don't really know that until they've been there, or probably don't care.

I still can hardly believe its that tall...even while standing there next to it, it doesn't even seem possible. I hiked up the creek way past it at first before I went back and found it. Did you see it right away from the creek bank?

@@maxpatch67 I have to honestly say that I went past at first. I thought I was being diligent watching up top to know the right spot. I did try to exit somewhat past the tree, maybe 60 yards further down. In retrospect, I was only about 2 trees down. I had seen the tree, but didn't know it until I headed back. Exiting where I did was a bad idea, I climbed a fallen redwood up, and then jumped onto another downed redwood once I had gotten to the top of the bank (maybe some 60 -70 ft of tree trunk) It was old and crumbly up there and I dont suggest it. On returning, I noticed a footpath coming out to the creek- it was marked with a little flag on rebar. I touched the tree, snapped a pic, and then went back. We didn't linger or disturb the tree in any way. I had 3 kids in tow, the youngest being 6. Sooo, it still took and long time to get all the way back. This is definitely an entire day affair. Especially if you do the full trail and the hiking of the bigger creek. Was a ton of fun.

Wow, that is awesome!! So fun to hear about your experience!! Thanks for sharing!!

How long did it take you to reach the tree from where you would park? Would love to take our kids.

You really can’t see it unless you go up close but you pass at least a half dozen trees that are only a few meters shorter than it is to get to it. It’s not even necessary to see it. You’d know it was big but you’d never know it was the tallest if you just walked up on it. What a shame. Too bad people are shitting all around it now. We can’t have nice stuff.

Oh, I didn't tell you??? I can walk up the side of trees now....figured it out last summer. :) Thanks, Bernie!

What month was this filmed?

Entropian2012 July

Samuel Fernandez Maneiro absolutely

ya, it would be easy to feel like that....to me it felt like I was waaaaay back in time.....also, without being there yourself, its really unreal seeming-I can't even believe it when I'm not actually there...

USA USA USA ...

ya, how about you? its my favorite way of exploring.

i prefer walking in group to walking alone. the forest looks scary to me. hehhe

beno jojo its a jungle

For sure. Great idea.

It's a felony to fly drones in national parks. Any video uploaded can be used against you.

@@ashleydelaney8324 it's only a misdemeanor but with a heavy fine and possible jail time. Special permission can be obtained from the FAA, perhaps if it's being done for educational purposes.

Drones by the public, especially uploaded publicly onto SM? No, that will just cause further disturbance and destruction to this area. Only authorized researchers, rangers or other authorized personnel should be able to film this tree and the video only used for scientific/maintenance of the Park or tree/legal purposes within the safety of those circles. Let this tree be free of human activity as much as possible, in its tranquility and silence.

Its hard to explain, but I feel VERY comfortable in the woods. You're right there are real dangers there.

Tigers? hahaha

You're welcome. Yes, it is in Redwoods National Park so it is protected now.

It is and it’s location is pretty well guarded. I once announced I was going to climb it and play music at the top but very quickly got shutdown by the NPS. Quite right too. I understand why now I’m not so naive!:)

....pretty much....but its out there if you look hard enough...

Lauro, thank you for your nice compliment. Have a great day!!

Thank you for this link to all of your valuable information on your website, Mario. I read this page clear down to the bottom and it was cool to see how the Grove of Titans has changed your life. Wow.

ESTEBAN CAMILO GONZALEZ.D y por esa misma razon su ubicacion es secreta ya que si va mucha gente podria afectar el flujo de agua que el arbol necesita para crecer

@@stars4772 o más directamente dañarlo, hay muchas personas maldadosas que lo harían.

i think they don´t let drones fly in the park.

This guy found it with none of that in less than a day too...

Gonzo, I appreciate your zeal for trees, and I understand you don't like my video showing this tree, but just because you haven't been there yourself, doesn't mean this is not Hyperion. If you had been there yourself, you would know for sure this this is the real thing and then you would be even more angry which I would totally understand. I know this is controversial to show this, but I'm not a liar and don't appreciate the accusations.

Sure is. Were you looking into making the journey to find it?

Thomas Kensil I was on a backpacking trip and that’s my backpack with permit attached. Good eye! I thought that would show proportion a little better with that reference for size.

Lmao…what

@@powwow1194 drugs🤪

😂 maybe but I’m grateful I got to see it, crazy that it’s outlawed to visit the tree now

No way...you are growing them? That's so cool.

Why not? California is not hard to get too these places are very accessible

MysticReaper107 that's for sure. It would also be a great place for a drone.

Where? I don't see any videos on your youtube channel.

I have some aerial footage of Hyperion but Have not posted it and Not sure If I want to. I can share with you personally, perhaps? Can you contact me off-line? We spoke over the past few months if you recall. I'd like to ask a question or 2 anyway. trosencrantz@gmail.com

@@trosencrantz oh my god can you send it to me?

No. Also, you wouldn't know it is Hyperion amongst all the other large giants. It doesn't stick out like a sore thumb like you see in many fake photos of it.

haha...what makes you think that? Its not the record holder for the largest around. I have seen many with a larger circumference also.

@@maxpatch67 You most certainly reached the correct tree. There's a burn mark on the trunk, looks like a big "V" on the backside. It's visible at 31:27 in your full length edit version. That's the clue that you've found it.

@@RobertLW do you think that's a question I would actually answer for you? The protection of this tree is more important than your curiosity. Do your research, and maybe you can figure out where it is.

Did I put music credits in the description? I thought I did....maybe not links...I don't have those...

wow, that's pretty cool....I just tried it and couldn't get it to show up for some reason. Was the tree labeled on the map?

@@maxpatch67 no, its by this thing in redwood park called "44 camp" below it where that c-shaped bit of the river is, theres a view bubble where the gray part is.

Oh, I see now....but that isn't Hyperion. I looked at it and its not in the right location, nor the right tree. That's not so far off, though. There aren't any street view bubbles for Hyperion.

@@maxpatch67 ah ok

I followed detailed directions about what to look for and matched up photos with what I was seeing with my own eyes. Check out me long length version for more detail how I found it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mS1C5TfBfuo.html

yup!! I hike through creeks often so it doesn't bother me....I like running shoes or trail running shoes to hike in so they actually dry up pretty quickly when you back on normal trail.

Ramil Jaropay you are so welcome, ramil. It's pretty irritating when you see photos and videos that are totally false. I'm glad you liked the video.

well, thank you!! I appreciate that!! Have a great day!!

Do you know by any chance where I can get the music, thank you

I wish I could, but I can't remember where the music came from now....sorry!!!

The music by : Homeless California Song by Monplaisir !

yes!! that's it!! :)

That’s a different tree in the original Tall Trees Grove not far from this tree

whoa....good eye...I had never noticed that before about my backpack...I usually see faces in rocks!!!

Ramil Jaropay This video is totally authentic and I filmed it myself in a the summer of 2016 while following specific instructions and images to locate Hyperion. When you see the distinctive top, it's unmistakable that you have arrived near it before you even walk the 200ft up the bank to get to its base.

Yeah, me and my wife went there in 2015. We also visited Nugget (the 3rd tallest), Howard Libbey (tallest known tree from 1963-88) and some others before reaching Hyperion. Then went on to look for Emerald Giant on our way back. They are all pretty close. So, when we were there, we took the chance. It was incredible. You feel so small and meaningless when being surrounded by these giants. This summer, we are going to go to Helios, the no.2 atm. Then we have our top3

Man, that's great! When I'm there, I can hardly believe my eyes because they are so large compared to normal life. When I tell my kids at school about these trees, I tell them that I would not blame them for not believing me about how tall they are because I hardly believe it myself and I have been there!!! Did you know that a Redwood has been found that is now the largest tree in diameter(not a sequoia any more). I think it might be 40 feet across.

bowlchamps37 hey man just a quick one. How dangerous is this area in terms of bears etc?

Well, we have not encoutered wild animals. I heard from someone who is there about twice a month for the whole day and he has seen only 1 bear and a few mountain lions. But they usually avoid the trails.

There is no one standing there guarding it, but its in a national park so I'm sure if someone found out, they could find something big to fine or jail you for.

@@maxpatch67 what if you got to the top and couldn't get down? would they get a helicopter or something like that?

@@maxpatch67 if you fell you would die from a 379 ft fall

nope....but makes a great bushwacking trip

Except bushwhacking has really damaged Hyperion’s habitat. If the NPS wanted a trail to the tree, there would be one.

Better left alone... the more visiitors the sooner it will be destroyed

Hey, thanks so much...I really appreciate it!! I still can't believe it....

@@maxpatch67 I will sub right now!

Yes. Thanks for the comment. Let me ask you this, Ricardo. In your opinion do you think this video reveals too much then? What would you do different? Thanks for your input, Ricardo.

maxpatch67 No, I don't think the video is revealing. But in the comment section there is some tips and the video by itself feeds the curiosity of people. It's not a bad thing but I just think there are some things that we should enjoy without social media so those things stay "wild" per se. 😉

You know I "live vicariously" through many youtube adventure videos and hopefully that is what happens with this video for people.

The park only gives 40 permits per day to hike the trail you have to take to get to the stream you have to go up. Hardly any of the people who get a permit and hike that trail even know where to go. So they do a pretty good job of making sure the hyperion doesn't get many visitors. It sure is beautiful, though.

This is a National Forest everything is restricted, why do people think revealing its location would attract a deranged human hiker that could kill a tree this size. Impossible.

Tallest tree in the world.

Its not the fake tree you see in most photos. It doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Conversely, its in a valley full of other similarly tall redwoods.

It's actually a "young" tree, and it's growing still

Wow it looks like it’s kind of dying but I guess it’s just the appearance

It’s been estimated to be 600 to 800 years old

@@PepperoniCuts it actually stopped growing because of woodpecker damage at the top

@@74norcalgirl stupid birds!

Devil's tower is a volcanic formation, not a tree.

me? alone?? I LOVED being out there alone to find this amazing tree!! The stillness was incredible in the remote area...an experience I'll never forget...

@@maxpatch67 I think he was talking about the tree, but nonetheless great vid!

oh, ya probably...in that case, he has lots of company with 300 footers everywhere in that valley...of course nothing like before logging happened in the region...

Ya right....why would I make a fake video? Maybe you are judging the video by all the fake photos out there of Hyperion that other video makers are using...

@@maxpatch67 Well maybe you're right, it's just that tree didn't look that tall and it's width didn't seem to be wide enough.

@@jerrymatthews9905 The type of species it is isn't huge it's just really tall.

@@ZiddersRooFurry Yes you're right but the tree he shows in the video isn't tall enough to be hyperion. Side note: I like your profile picture ;)

@@jerrymatthews9905 You can't really see how tall Hyperion is from the bottom due to perspective and leaf cover but also I've seen other pics of the base and they look pretty similar. Also thanks! I drew that a long time ago and still really like how it came out. Always glad to see it get the rare compliment. :) Nice bike btw.

please refer to Mario Vaden's(expert) comment below...the tree is not the world record for the size of the base

david hammond I think you're wrong

Editary Information How the hell are you going to tell the man who went out of his way to go and see it, that he is wrong?

It's legit. Here's the thing you need to remember: The roots don't go nearly as deep as most trees but extend outwards. The radius of the roots' reach is equal to a tree's height. In this case, if you visit it, you will notice how close it is to the stream. I imagine that its height can be attributed to its proximity to such an excellent water source. My wife and I visited it last week. It's not that hard to fund if you know what to look for.

@@howardharden7843 Id look for a big ass 400ft tree.

Oh brother, really? I’m not an actor, nor a liar. If you go see it for yourself, you would see how it’s unmistakably Hyperion. I went to great lengths to show it very thoroughly.

GMD Star Dust no then it would be 2 billion years old and life was still bacteria

What the fuck are you babbling about?

Awesome. Hey, Jaron!

Awesome! You are really going to love that hike. It's so quiet in that old growth forest. Fern canyon is also so beautiful. Here are some images from Fern Canyon from my photography website: www.timvogelaar.com/keyword/n-6M6vgJ/fern%20canyon/ Thanks for your comment and have a great day, usatazzilla!! Cool name by the way!!

@@maxpatch67 Thanks. I was born and raised in Eureka moved away when I was 18 so I have seen and explored much of the redwoods in my life time and have been back many times. I stopped at Fern canyon 3 years ago and there was no one else there but me and one other solo hiker it was awesome to see it w/o any crowds. In 4th grade we did a nature camp at Prairie creek was so cool. I will do the hike from my camp site at Prairie Creek to fern canyon about 12 miles round trip on the James Irvin trail that will take me to Fern Canyon. I am there for 3 nights so I will really have lots of time to soak in all the glory of the redwoods and staying 4 nights at Patrick's Point park. Going to walk Agate Beach have not been there for a good 30 years. Have family in Eureka that I will visit but wanted to stay in the parks. I live in Idaho so the redwoods are a treat to me these days where as a kid they were just part of my everyday life

Ya, you have a great trip planned. I love that James Ivine trail that leads into Fern Canyon...one of the top trails in the world in my opinion. I'm jealous of your trip plans...all so great....and you'll love spending the nights in the woods. That will make it all the better!!

@@maxpatch67 Thanks I plan on a slow drive from Idaho will stop at Crater Lake , Rogue River canyon and natural bridge. Then to Medford for in and out burger and camping that night near the Smith river east of Crescent City then make my way down the cost That Sunday morning. Plan on lots of pictures and some video footage of my trip/

perfect!! Hey, I see you have a lot of videos that are pretty cool. Can you send a comment back to here with a link to one of your videos that my viewers would like?

Ya, as you can see the water was not very deep for me. You saw some cool sights, though. You must have had a fun time exploring!

Good time! How will you know that you have found Hyperion? After all, there is not 1 specimen with a height of at least 110 meters, as well as quite a lot, perhaps hundreds, of trees at least 100 meters in height. How is it with the issuance of permits? In many strictly protected areas, they are not issued at all (rare exceptions are only for researchers in the framework of research), they simply refuse permission and that's it. Strict nature reserve. But in Russia, the fine for this is a little less than $ 100. This means being without a pass on the territory of the reserve, if a person does not cause significant harm, the punishment for poachers is much stricter! I personally go to such places with a burner, I don't burn bonfires, I put up a tent as carefully as possible. In general, it is possible to lobby for a pass, it happens something like this - let's say there is a guide who has been leading groups along a route open to tourists for a long time, in general, in this area a person knows a fairly wide range of people and for some (usually a small number of people), arranges trips to order (as a rule, they are more complex, due to the fact that strictly protected areas, as a rule, are also more difficult to access) Everything is official, but not through people, in 99%, permission will be refused. It is worth saying that those people who go to remote protected places, in their overwhelming majority, take care of nature and here, rarely do any of them burn bonfires and even more so leave anything, such settle down where it is easier to get to. I am not a sociable person by myself, so it's hard for me to get into the community of group (custom-made) hikes and I like solo hikes by myself, I walk alone on such reserves, but I treat the environment as gently as possible. In general, what will happen in the USA if you go to a strict nature reserve with a phone or Iridium trackers? Will a fine come? Or only if they are detained on the spot? In many cases, we are not very arrogant about being in the reserve (if a person does not have a weapon, he does not harm nature, does not burn bonfires).

Please, what is hyperion and what are its bebefits?

ujghjify you're so perfect and have never done anything wrong or damaged anything in your life. Have some appreciation for majestic nature and not ruin it by worried about him stepping on some leaves.

@@RickTarheel Riiiick...tsk tsk tsk...I thought you were all about having respect for nature Rick? You dont sound very respectful...is responsible hiking more then the "some respect" you referenced earlier Rick? Why dont you tell us all the appropriate amount of respect we should have Rick. Then we will all do what you say.

Joe Morrell Is your life so meaningless that you are still stuck this comment section. Begging for someone to talk to you. You're a waste of time. Your comments are ignorant. My main point is that this guy made a great video and you want to demean it by acting like he is destroying everything around the tree to get to it. Learn to appreciate what others do instead of sitting on your ass , being lonely and depressed, wishing you had the balls to go out in the world and actually do something. Besides take up space and oxygen . Enjoy your pointless existence.

@@RickTarheel Man, you are awful salty to somehow who hasnt insulted you at all. Do you always act this way towards people who are being civil with you or is this just your internet persona?

@@RickTarheel Its always nice to see the one who relies on personal attacks also taking the moral high ground. Irony at it's finest!

Redwood National Park

0:30 and 1:15 of this video. I don't feel bad posting this since the person who was part of the discovery says it openly. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sIoZ0J7x1Cg.html Please do not go alone, or climb alone. You must be an experienced climber. Please do not damage the tree in any way, and besides these directions, do not discuss the exact location of it or mark it with GPS. Trees cannot run from paparazzi. People will try to take pieces of it, carve things into it, climb it without experience and break branches, and who knows what else. This is a wonder of the world and is to be taken seriously. It is a privilege to behold and must be shown the utmost respect. Good luck!

C'mon, Ryan. Have you been there? Obviously not or you would recognize it from several obvious details....plus the obvious route followed to it that you would recognize.

Tell me more about this idea!

maxpatch67 in 2012 I climbed the tallest tree in my county and did a gig at the top to raise money for the hospital that treated my mum for breast cancer. The following year I did the same up the tallest tree in the UK and promised to do the tallest tree in the world. The NPS found out and told me they’d throw me in jail and fine me thousands if I tried, although I would never have done it without their permission. I’ve now performed up trees at festivals and given talks at schools and it’s become a bit of an obsession. I figure that if I can create something of high enough value, the authorities will allow me to climb Hyperion if I can raise enough awareness of the importance of our trees. I’ve got a very long way to go but it’s the only way I can go. Any advice you could give on growing my channel would be appreciated - your channel is great and so varied!

Please dont

Maybe you should respect the tree and not climb or perform up it.

I'll just say that you can do a little google search and find detailed directions on a guy's website.

Its 2018...there is no hiding a 400 foot tree. Google.

You will get arrested

@@Bloodonthepick I just want the tree. You cut it down. I pay you. You take the risk, I'm just buying wood.

Joe Morrell ignorant

@@RickTarheel Hey, I'm creating jobs here. I gotta pay someone to go chop it down, someone to transport it, someone to process it, someone to bring it to my lake house, someone to tell where the chairs look best in the room. That's like 5-10 jobs easy. How many jobs does calling me names create? Ya bully.

Joe Morrell I didn't call you ignorant. Your statement was ignorant. But thanks for claiming it. Have some respect for people and nature. Otherwise your poor attempt at humor makes you, may I repeat, ignorant.