Naming of Carson Pass

Historical marker location:

Kirkwood, California

( Marker is at the intersection of The "Additional Parking" Road and Carson Pass Scenic Byway (California Highway 88) on The "Additional Parking" Road.)

California is home to the world's tallest tree, a coast redwood named Hyperion. The tree, which stands over 379 feet tall, was discovered in Redwood National Park in 2006.