After years of environmental degradation, Redwood National and State Parks made it illegal to venture into the area surrounding the tree, which is named Hyperion after a Titan from Greek mythology.

Hyperion, a coast redwood standing at a height of 380.8 feet, is the world’s tallest living tree. It is located in Redwood ...

Hyperion. However, it's not just height that's on display here. Tall Trees Grove is also home to Melkor, the largest tree in Redwood National Park and fifth largest coast redwood tree in the world.

Anyone spotted near the tree could face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine, says California’s Redwood National Park Hyperion, the world's tallest tree according to the Guinness World ...