A sunny stroll in the quintessential redwood grove
This easy loop showcases stately Stout Memorial Grove. On a sunny day, the grove's colors are most spectacular in late afternoon.
The grove was named for lumberman Frank D. Stout, founder of Knapp, Stout & Company —one of the largest lumber companies in the world in the 1870s and 1880s. Stout died in 1927. His wife, Clara, donated the 44-acre grove to Save the Redwoods League, which helped establish the park in 1929.
Driving east on Howland Hill Road, the trailhead is at mile 6.7. After circling the grove, you can walk down to the Smith River. In summer, a footbridge leads to the park's campground (also accessed from Highway 199).
Difficulty: Easy, Trail Length: 0.6 miles, Elevation Change: 40 feet, Ave. Time: 1 hour
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$8 for day-use vehicle entry; no charge to walk or bike into the park. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK.
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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
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- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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For more details about this hike and to purchase a trail map, visit RedwoodHikes.com (external link).
