Brown Creek Creek Giant #16

by Mario Vaden

 

Brown Creek Giant was discovered in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park by Michael Taylor, and was listed at the 16th largest (2009).

Over 27,000 cubic feet of wood in the trunk, 255 feet tall and 21 feet diameter

Similar to the Westridge Giant, few people ever search for this redwood in the same way throngs desire to see the Grove of Titans up in Jedediah Smith park. Probably because very little has beenwritten about this redwood. Not only do few look for it, but 99% of seekers this has been one of the hardest to find.

When I first looked for Brown Creek giant is seemed very illusive. Its proximity in relation to Brown Creek is quite a bit different than what most people's imaginations expect.

One peculiar clue (if it remains) is an old #11 that was used to mark it. If the tag remains and you spot it, then you found Brown Creek Giant. The #11 tag is practically the only clue I ever posted anywhere as a notice to responsible seekers.

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In the first photo below, Michael Taylor is on the left or east side, Thomas Hahn of Germany, is on the north or northwest side. The 11 tag is discretely hidden on the west side.

The second photo is not this exact spot, but shows the same two men the same day when we were exploring looking for outstanding trees. I was on a hillside looking down at them.