63. Tall Trees Grove Loop Trail

10-04-2022

 

Redwoods National Park, California

 

4th hike of my Redwoods National Park birthday trip. Think I'm getting sick of Redwood Trees yet? Nope!! Had a nice picnic by the Redwood Creek around the halfway point of the loop. 

 

Distance: 3.7 miles (Loop)

 

Elevation Gain: 780 ft.

 

Highest Elevation: ~802 ft.

 

Directions to the Trailhead: Use the following coordinates in Google Maps to route directions to the trailhead. Park along the designated parking areas along the road. Don't forget your permit!

 

41.208115, -123.993130

 

 

Parking lot and trailhead.

 

Whoa!

 

Massive trees!

Redwood Creek

Start of the loop.

 

Made it!

#63.

Chris's Difficulty Scale - 1/10

62. Stout Memorial Grove Trail

10-03-2022

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California

 

3rd hike of my Redwoods National Park birthday trip. I love how many of these trails are short which allows me to pack a whole bunch of sightseeing into one day. The internet describes this hike as a cathedral of Redwood trees and I couldn't agree more.

 

Distance: 0.6 mile (Loop)

 

Elevation Gain: 32 ft.

 

Highest Elevation: ~135 ft.

 

Directions to the Trailhead: Use the following coordinates in Google Maps to route directions to the trailhead. Park along the designated parking areas along the road.

 

41.789420, -124.084993

 

 

Parking lot and trailhead.

Continuing on...

 

Made it! That was short.

Finishing the loop.

#62.

Chris's Difficulty Scale - 1/10

61. Grove of Titans via Mill Creek Trail

10-03-2022

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California

 

2nd hike of my Redwoods National Park birthday trip and I couldn't miss the famous Grove of Titans. This is home to some of the largest Redwood Trees and has some really cool platforms built around them for you to enjoy. Another easy hike!

 

Distance: 1.7 miles (Out-and-Back)

 

Elevation Gain: 147 ft.

 

Highest Elevation: ~234 ft.

 

Directions to the Trailhead: Use the following coordinates in Google Maps to route directions to the trailhead. Park along the designated parking areas along the road.

 

41.772615, -124.099446

 

 

Parking lot and trailhead.

 

Love it here.

 

Cool platforms leading to the giant Redwood trees.

 

I love all the variety of features on this hike.

 

Made it!

#61.

Chris's Difficulty Scale - 1/10