The Great Texas Sycamore Tree Traditional Cache

This 200-400 year old Sycamore tree stands 101 feet tall and has 25-and-a-half- foot circumference with a crown spread of 126 feet from branch tip to branch tip. It was discovered by the Trinity Trail Preservation Association (a grass roots non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving hiking and riding trails along Lake Lavon) while mapping an addition to the trail near Lucas. The Texas Forestry Department was contacted and after investigating, learned the tree is tied for the State's Largest tree. The land is managed by the United States Corps of Engineers and they have granted access to all of the Trinty Trail.

This tree in Lucas, has received 439 points based on the measurements taken, though the forestry service is waiting for verification if the third branch of the tree can be counted in the measurement. If the third branch is counted, then the tree will be considered the co-champion for the largest tree in Texas title. Points are awarded by the forest service based on height, width and crown spread measurements of the tree.

This giant Sycamore's growth is attributed in part to nourishment it receives from a nearby fresh water creek that flows into Lake Lavon.