Hiking | Boy Scout Tree Trail
Hype:
Allow at least half a day to enjoy this outstanding trail, which leads you deep into the old-growth forest before concluding at Fern Falls. Slight changes in elevation give a different perspective on the redwoods and allow a peek into the dense canopy. At 2½ miles from the trailhead, an unmarked but prevalent spur trail leads up to the Boy Scout Tree (a double redwood), so named because of its discovery by a local troop leader.
Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)
Time: 2-4 hours
Length: 5.3 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Fees: None
Recommended Ages:
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Navigate to 41.768777, -124.110134.
Closest City or Region: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Coordinates: 41.768777, -124.110134
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Killian Wagner,
Started hiking: 9:20
Boy Scout Tree: 11:00
Finished: 12:25
Savannah, Madilyn, Jaren, and my parents stayed back at the airbnb and the rest of us hiked the Boy Scout Tree Trail. The three boys were great hikers for the most part. Cooper wanted to be carried for a lot of it, and Killian fell asleep on the hike out. The trail was very scenic and relaxing, and we had a great time.
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