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Boy Scout Tree Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.6 (27)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Redwood National Park
  5. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
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“A nice trail leading through the forest with some redwoods and a waterfall at the end. ”

Andreea Danielescu
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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM

Point to Point

639' 195 m

High

212' 65 m

Low

393' 120 m

Up

502' 153 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

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Features Views · Waterfall

Family Friendly While the full out and back distance might be a little far for younger kids, older kids will love measuring themselves against these giants.

Description

The trailhead will be on the left side of Howland Hill Road and will be well marked. Look for cars parked on the right hand side (north of the road). This is a nice forested path that will take you through some redwoods. Towards the end of the trail will be a set of stairs that leads up to the Boy Scout redwood tree. This behemoth is truly remarkable. The double trunk of the redwood will dwarf any others, and this is a great spot to simply appreciate this incredible tree species.

Once you've seen the Boy Scout tree, you can head back down to the main trail and continue onward a short distance to Fern Falls. The falls have a nice resting spot where visitors can enjoy the waterfall. This is a great place to have snack before heading back to the car.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District

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Andreea Danielescu
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  4.6 from 27 votes

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The banana slug is one of the token species of this area.
Apr 28, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Fern Fall at the end of the Boy Scout Tree Trail.
Apr 4, 2022 near Bertsch…, CA
The Boy Scout Tree Trail is beautifully built, allowing you to worry less about where you place your feet and more about soaking up your colossal surroundings.
Apr 28, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Among the redwoods on the way to the Boy Scout Tree
Jan 5, 2020 near Bertsch…, CA
Boy Scout Tree.
Jul 9, 2018 near Bertsch…, CA
The Boy Scout Tree
Jan 5, 2020 near Bertsch…, CA

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Dec 23, 2023
David Harrell
Sep 16, 2023
Steve Schildwachter
Jul 24, 2023
Rachel Affleck
Mar 12, 2023
Shawn Hickman
Great hike! 5.6mi — 3h 40m
Oct 5, 2022
Virginia Szabo
Apr 3, 2022
David Hitchcock
Hiked out to Fern Falls and then back, beautiful views, quiet hike. 6mi
Mar 22, 2022
Rachelle Burkhead
Sep 22, 2021
Scott S
Great drive through this section of the park. Just checking out trail before heading off to stout grove 0.4mi

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