Boy Scout Tree Trailhead

Hiking area · Del Norte County

Boy Scout Tree Trailhead

Hiking area · Del Norte County

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Crescent City, CA 95531

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Hike past giant redwoods to a small waterfall and grove  

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13 Best Hikes in California

"So named because a troop leader supposedly discovered this 2,000-year-old double-trunked redwood in the 1930s, the Boy Scout Tree Trail is Northern California at its finest. Located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park along the coast (you can often hear foghorns from Crescent City) and near the border with Oregon, the five-mile in-and-out trail weaves through ancient redwood groves and lush, temperate rain forest terrain carpeted with lichens and ferns to a small, but beautiful, waterfall. The park is home to nearly a tenth of the old-growth redwoods that remain in the world today, so you won't see something like it anywhere else." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Reuben Reyes

Google
An amazing trail that winds it way to the Boy Scout Tree and then just a short distance further Fern Falls. To get to the trail head you will have drive down a dirt road. At the trail head are signs and a restroom. The trail is out and back, it 2.8 miles (4.5 Km) one way or a total of 5.6 miles (9 Km). The trail is rough going in many areas and the elevation changes will make it tough if you are not used to hiking going up and down hills. The trails are mostly wide enough for two persons. I found the trail is extremely scenic and the views were constantly changing. The surrounding area is also very quiet with occasional birds echoing through the huge trees. At the end you will find a sign pointing to the Boy Scout Tree. This tree is huge with a girth of 87 feet (26.51 meters) and a diameter of 23.24 feet (7.08 meters) at its base. After reaching the Boy Scout tree if you continue just a bit further you will reach Fern Falls.

Kayla Lyles

Google
Getting to the trailhead if you've never traveled on roads like these can be a little scary- but don't let that stop you!! BEAUTIFUL trail, huge redwoods, a moderate hike (you'll be watching out for roots a lot), plan to spend a few hours. Once you get to the end you'll be rewarded with a small but cute waterfall. The trail offers a lot of scenery, and I would recommend it! Probably not the best for children or elderly as it is a moderate hike. There are restrooms at the beginning of the trailhead.

Sarh Max

Google
The drive to get to the trailhead is a little scary; in some spots, only one car can go at a time. This trail took us a couple of hours, up and down stairs and over fallen logs. Lots of tree roots to trip over, so be careful. A cute "waterfall" and small stream at the end of the trail and a massive tree.

Danielle Pulido

Google
Hiked from the camp ground to the end of Boy Scout Tree Trailhead and back. Each step of the trip was a treat! The waterfall was dried up but the Boy Scout Tree was a nice end to the trail. The tree was hard to describe it was so massive. Such an incredible sight to see! I saw a lot of people hiking with normal running shoes and even crocs! I would suggest hiking boots though, a lot of roots which can be real ankle turners.

Wyatt W. Penke

Google
Fun trail that is out and back. Not quite as busy as the other trails on this road. Definitely quieter than the Stout Grove.

Megan Lee

Google
Great hike- easy to moderate. Bring a camera snacks and water wear sneakers or sandals for the brave.

Zach Szablewski

Google
This is a beautiful hike, 5.6 miles round trip. There is parking for several vehicles and a restroom. The trail is well groomed with many bridges and wood steps. Excellent place to see the Redwoods.

Weston Williams

Google
Great trail for starting off our Redwoods trip.