People who want to visit the world's tallest living tree now risk a $5,000 fine

Hyperion is located in a closed part of the Redwood National Park. Still, many visitors have attempted to go off trail to observe the tree. (John S Chao/Flickr)

If Hyperion is considered the world's tallest living tree but no one is allowed to see it, is it still the tallest?

Well, yes — but starting now, visitors who attempt to see the Guinness World Record tree in person will risk a $5,000 fine and six months in jail.