Boy Scout Tree Trailhead Introduce
The Boy Scout Tree Trailhead is a picturesque hiking destination located in Crescent City, CA, offering a stunning journey through the ancient redwood forest. Known for its well-maintained trails, this location provides an excellent opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area. The trail spans 5.6 miles round trip and features towering old-growth redwoods, lush ferns, and serene forest surroundings.
Visitors can enjoy the convenience of on-site parking for several vehicles and a restroom. The trail is carefully groomed, with numerous bridges and wooden steps that make navigation easier. It's a popular spot among hikers who appreciate the tranquility of nature and the chance to see some of the tallest trees in the world.
Additional highlights include the option to extend your hike by continuing onto Fern Falls, adding more variety and beauty to your outdoor adventure. The trail is accessible to a range of hikers, from casual walkers to those seeking a moderate challenge.
- A 5.6-mile round trip hike through old-growth redwoods
- Well-maintained trails with bridges and wooden steps
- On-site parking and restroom facilities
- Scenic views of ferns and the surrounding forest
Customers have praised the trail for its beauty, ease of access, and peaceful atmosphere. Many highlight the opportunity to see towering redwoods up close, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
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A nice out and back trail that highlights the redwoos and ferns of the forest. Many very tall, large, old trees. You can add on tobtgis trail bu contuining to the fern falls
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.
Our family almost made it the whole way but the mud was too much. The stairs were so slippery and the muddy trail was too dangerous to continue. We did see others who made it. It took us much much longer than anticipated. The trail was beautiful - Mt favorite were the open views and the “mother tree” where we got a fun family selfie.
The third hike we did on Howland Hill road. Kinda long hike for a small waterfall at the end. But the whole time we hiked we were surrounded by huge redwoods. Not wheelchair accessible. Most of the trail your walking on tree roots so bring very stable hiking boots if you don't want to roll an ankle. Make sure to bring water with you and a snack. Because its 2.8 miles one way so at the end of it your close to hiking 6 miles. Some places were really muddy so wear hiking boots instead of regular sneakers. Also recommend downloading maps.me app, it maps you by GPS even without cell service which you won't have this entire hike. It was nice to check the app to see how much farther we had. I even pulled it up for a family because they asked us along the way how longer they had to go. Visited June 2022.
Beautiful hike that was not at all crowded like the Stout Grove Trailhead! The terrain has some ups and downs, but it's manageable for kids over 6. Gorgeous views of the Redwoods, small wooden bridges, and streams. Restrooms at the entrance of the trail.
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