It's one heck of a drive to get here, but it's so worth it. My husband has always wanted to go see the redwoods so I'm glad we were able to cross it off the list finally. It's magical to get to drive through and walkthrough the redwoods as it rained during our time here. I wish there was more I can say, but you're just going to have to plan a trip here and see it for yourself. We would happily plan a second trip back here. read more

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I mean... wow. I went hiking here last weekend, and it honestly took my breath away. As a SoCal girl now living in NorCal, I've made it my mission to explore as much as I can around this beautiful state, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods completely stole my heart. These trees are absolutely massive, walking among them feels like stepping into another world. The light, the air, the silence... everything feels calm, ancient, and sacred. The trails are super well maintained, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of parking even though it was busy. The roads and trails are a bit narrow, but honestly, that just adds to the charm. The river that runs through the park is crystal-clear and peaceful a perfect little spot to stop and take it all in. Standing next to those giant redwoods makes you realize how tiny you are in the best possible way. It's humbling and magical at the same time If you're driving from Eureka toward Crescent City, the entire drive is breathtaking, every curve along the coast looks like a postcard. You'll even pass through Elk Valley, and oh my god, there are actual elks just hanging out by the side of the road! They're so beautiful and so used to seeing people; it felt like nature welcoming you in. If you love hiking, nature, or just want to feel grounded and amazed, this place is a must. California, you really outdid yourself with this one. read more

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AMAZING PLACE TO VISIT!! During my first visit to Crescent City I also got to experience my first visits to the Redwood National & State Park. Day 1 - Jedediah Smith State Park & Stout Memorial Grove, and Day 2 - Mill Creek Trails & Grove of Titans. Jedediah Smith State Park & Stout Memorial Grove was such a sight to see. A light trail takes you through a breath taking sight of old growth Redwoods, surrounded by all of the plant life that comes along with it. The trail we took eve tally led up down to a light stream that led out I to a calm river area. And a small bridge which allowed us to across the body of water and to the other side. There were various groups of people enjoying that area, some of which with swimming. While other sat up at the bank, with some enjoying the warm stream. Overall: Definitely a must see when in the local area, to experience an amazingly preserved part of California's coast and forest beauty. read more

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Wow! This state park is majestic to say the least! There's so much hiking here with beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views! You feel at peace every time you see these giant trees! All I can say is that everyone needs to experience this park at least once! We are planning to come back and do more hiking in this area...we were only able to hike at two parts of this park since the other two we wanted to hike were closed due to an event that was happening. It's a must visit! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Stunning Redwood trees! The nice ranger at the visitor center gave us great recommendation on how to spend our time in the park with very clear directions. We took the easy loop just to get a sense of the park and it didn't disappoint. I wouldn't even call this a trail, it's like a very short loop that is super family friendly and give as very nice sense of the park's magical vibe. lot's of photo opportunities here. If you're taking photos here, some HDR setting is recommended because of the significant contrast between dark and bright parts here that the huge trees create in terms of lighting. If you're really serious about getting the most out your photos here I would highly recommend a tripod. read more

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What a great part of the Redwoods National Park. It is not visited as much as the lower section, so it is much quieter and less crowded. In particular we walked the Simpson-Reed and Peterson Trails. These trails are perfect if you are limited in time or just driving down the coast. You get to experience all of what the Park has to offer on two (2) very short trails. These 2 trails are in the shape of a figure 8, so if you really do not have much time, you can walk just the first loop and move on. The ranger at the information center said these particular trails are in the oldest part of the northern end of the Park so you get to see some of the bigger trees. Plus at the trailhead is a perfect photo opportunity of a fallen tree. Both trails are flat, wide and well marked. Old or young it is an easy walk. read more

This review is for Grove Of Titans which was a ~1.7 miles round trip that took ~45 minutes to complete. Grove Of Titans was one of the redwood trails worth hiking near Crescent City. Trail was mostly flat with minor elevation changes. Stunning views from beginning to end! Heavy mosquito presence in the evening. Required to drive on ~2.7 miles of dirt road with some tight squeezes between the redwoods. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/jUm89oa56Es read more

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Grove of Titans Beautiful trail with large old growth Giant Sequoia Redwoods, it's nice that there are raised platforms to walk on in the grove so the forest floor and fauna are not trampled by all the visitors to this beautiful place. read more

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When I was booking my trip to California's Coast Redwoods, this was the part of the trip I was most excited for. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is one of three state parks that comprises Redwood National and State Parks. Jedediah Smith Park is the northern most part of the Redwood Coast near Crescent City and protects 10,000 acres of redwoods trees. This park was named after explorer Jedediah Smith, the first non-native to travel overland from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast in 1826. He passed through this area. I love this park because of all the activities you can do. The park consists of 18 miles of hiking trails and over 100 campsites. I booked a kayak trip down the Smith River. This 25 mile river passes through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft. It is such a peaceful river to float down and I had a blast with my kayak group. I also got to hike Stout Grove. Stout Grove borders the Smith River and is directly across from Jedediah Smith Campground. Along the hike are several fallen trees that you can check out. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a beautiful park to visit. Book your activities in advance as they fill up quick in the summer. read more

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Incredible place to explore the redwoods! It transports you to another world. Lots of places to stop and soak it all in. Rangers were on site to help navigate and provide tips. I'll definitely be back. read more

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - Parks Near Me

This was the first time Jamie W. and I have been as far north as Crescent City in the far reaches of the state near the Oregon border. Just before we hit the town, we made a right to visit this majestic redwood preserve. Our timing was great because they just opened the full extension of the elevated walkway in the Grove of Titans. It follows the three-mile Mill Creek Trail, and they're not kidding about titans. We were walking among the tallest redwoods we've ever seen. That's because it's an old-growth forest and frankly more spectacular than even the Avenue of the Giants. They've done an impressive job providing retaining walls around the trail as well as steps, footbridges, and interpretative signage and exhibits. Rest assured there are restrooms, and unlike the Redwood Sky Walk in Eureka, it's all free. The tricky part is the long, winding, and very bumpy one-lane road to the grove from the park entrance, especially if you face drivers gunning it in the opposite direction. There was no signage to help set expectations on arrival nor a parking lot near the trailhead. However, we had little problem parking on the side of the road. It was unfortunately raining when we visited, probably not an uncommon occurrence in this part of the state, so the paved patches got a bit muddy and slippery. At the same time, the condition of the trail was quite manageable in inclement weather. It was about a two-hour drive north of Eureka and completely worth it. RELATED - Exploring the redwood country up north? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2A1YVjy read more

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Beautiful place to enjoy a swim, hiking, and relaxing. Perfect spot to take pictures, for individual or group picnics.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Awesome park with many redwood forest trails. We drove into the park on an early morning through a dense fog, which made everything look so much more mysterious and magical. We decided to do the Boy Scout Tree Trail hike, which was just long enough for us. We loved walking by all the trees and greenery, checking out some cool mushrooms and even ran into a banana slug! We wanted to check out another trail nearby but they were doing some maintenance at the time and it was closed. Our visit was much too short, but we have more exploring to look forward to next time! read more

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This forest is just amazing, serene and majestic. I didn't want to leave. I loved it. One minute you're in an enchanted forest and within minutes you're at the Pacific Ocean from the Redwoods to the Cypress trees within minutes. It's breathtaking. Lived here in CA all my life and knew about this forest because my uncle farmed in Redding,CA since 1947 and when I got older Yosemite & Kings Canyon were my go to places. Should have listen to my Uncle along time ago. read more

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This was an unforgettable birthday trip. We've been talking about making this trip, and then the pandemic happened. We had just had our youngest son and figured what a safer time to go visit. Hubby made the arrangements, and I was on maternity leave for about a month at this point. It all sounded great to me. The kids were excited to go away for a bit, and we were excited to take our youngest out for his first stroll of nature. We decided on Jedidiah State Park because of it wasn't too long of a hike and I was fully nursing. It was well kept, restrooms were on site and animals weren't allowed in the park. If you haven't experienced the coast and the Redwoods, it's a must see! I would like to go back and spend more time hiking, camping and eating fresh seafood on the coast. There is just nothing better! It was a short drive to the freshest seafood. I can not wait to go back. read more

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A majestic place reminiscent of the Jurassic ages or so I imagine it to be. The tall redwoods were amazing to see and soak in.

This would've been a great place to have spent our entire vacation, unfortunately a nearby fire closed it down two days in. The park is well laid out and the rangers are very nice. It was kept nicely and I hope to go back someday. read more

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My wife and I stopped here while driving South from Grants Pass, OR to Arcata, CA. We first stopped at the Hiouchi Visitors Center to get information about the park. We did not have a lot of time and decided to head straight to the Stout Grove based on the recommendation of the park ranger. She said this is probably the most visited part of the park. She provided us easy to follow directions to get to the Stout Grove. Driving the Redwood Highway before reaching the visitors center and park areas, we could see large Redwoods on each side of the road. As we drove toward the Stout Grove, the Redwoods were bigger and bigger. The narrow one lane bumpy road has many pull outs so that cars going each direction can pass. We parked in the parking area, took a short stroll and checked out some of the huge trees. It is amazing to see the beauty of these huge trees. You need to check it out if in the area. If you can, allow yourself another hour to drive the rest of the the Howland Hill Road to Crescent City (about 7 miles). The visitors center recommended about 45 minutes. read more

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Great to do some forest bathing. It was great to be among such tall trees. Amazing experience read more

For a developed campground it's pretty awesome perhaps one of the best we've been to. The Smith River isn't too far and the lots are very private. Parked my truck sideways and basically we're alone. Beautiful forest and trees. Had a great time. read more

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Absolutely incredible spot to stop and see the redwoods! I have been to multiple redwood locations and this is definitely one worth putting on the books and going to see! The park is really well-maintained. The visitor center was great the staff was very informative and helped us find the quickest trails with the best views! Hands down if you can only do one trail I highly recommend the clash of the titans! The trail is great for families and you will be amazed by these Giants! read more

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We took a lovely hike on the Miller Creek trail. It was a little over 6 miles from the parking lot. The ranger at the visitors center gave us a few options. The park was packed with tourists but we only bumped into 4 people on the trail. Once we reached the Grove of the Titans, the ending point of the hike, it was packed with tourists who elected to drive to the Grove. I strongly recommend the hike to truly enjoy the Park. read more

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Came here with my girlfriend more than 20 years ago-- drove up all night from LA in her little Honda Civic, jamming out to the Dead as we weaves our way up the 101. Set up a small tent in the busy campground, enjoying the canopy of humongous trees and the forest floor covered in ferns and fallen wood. After dinner, we took a walk on a small path-- just a couple twenty-somethings kinda falling in love. As we walked along at dusk on the narrow single track path, we heard someone crashing through the undergrowth, heading roughly in our direction. I remember thinking, "cool, maybe we can ask them to take our picture..." As the sound got louder, we both realized the "someone" was more likely a "something." On cue, a big black bear, the size of a Ford Festiva, burst from the ferns and sorrels, running right at us. We quickly turned and ran... and I remembered *you're not supposed to run from a bear*... I turned around and there she was, three feet from me. I could see the pores on her nose and the leaf bits in her whiskers. I screamed and held my arms up in terror, inadvertently making my jacket fan out. This seemed to startle the bear who I swear made a skid mark sound as her paws slid to a halt in the dirt path, and she ran down through the campsites of some other startled folks enjoying dinner. After my heart slowed, we laughed all night about the experience, joking that we didn't need to be faster than the bear... just faster than one another. I ended up taking that girlfriend back there a couple years later, got down on one knee in the mud next to the Smith River, ospreys flying overhead and otters playing in the water, and asked that woman to marry me. We now take our three kids, family, and friends on the 13 hour drive to Jed Smith a couple times a year. The garter snakes that cross your path, the crayfish that crawl amidst the river rocks, the ancient trees, and yes-- the large woodland beasts-- make this one of the most amazing places I've ever seen. The larger redwood park area: Stout Grove, Mill Creek, the Smith River... each adds another thing to enjoy and explore over a lifetime of visits. Campsites are a lot more popular now than they were 20 years ago, and reservations are a must-- 6 months in advance if you're lucky. And yes, there are bear boxes in camp. You should totally use them. read more

Great Park, Beautiful Area, Clear Water River! This is a great little spot for a picnic, or in my case some happy time down by the river with a water bottle for a pillow looking up at the clouds as the water flows by and the trees sway back and forth in the wind as the clouds roll on by. The water in this river was so much warmer than I ever would have expected. So much so it's a great little spot to jump in the water and freshen up after hiking around. Beautiful forests surround and allow ample hiking opportunities in these majestic giants! What are you waiting for? Take A Hike! read more

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Fantastic trail and well maintained beautiful state park. It's majestic place to visit and hike for an hour or so. It's close to Highway and occasionally you can hear trucks rolling by but overall it's a quiet place near many streams and Smith River. You won't see too many wildlife due to thick forest trees with not much food for animals. You can occasionally see small critters and rare birds. Beautiful majestic fallen redwoods all over and well trodden trails everywhere! Air is fresh and weather permitting it's a fantastic place to visit and be awed by the Awesomeness of Nature. read more

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Gorgeous state park & campground in the land of the redwoods. Spacious campsites, a few cabins, clean restrooms, and access to trails in the state park. Highly recommend camping here! You can walk to the Stout Memorial Grove directly from camp via the summer footbridge. For a longer hike I recommend hiking to the Grove of Titans via the Mill Creek trail. read more

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What can I say?! I'm a sucker for Redwoods. Places like this remind me of how truly blessed that I am to live in such a beautiful state. Enormously stunning old growth Redwood trees are what encapsulate the grounds of Jedediah Smith. Although the journey from Crescent City is a short one by mileage, it will take you a while to actually reach the park by car. The roads are very rough and narrow. If you're planning on taking a smaller vehicle here, just be prepared to drive extremely slow. Be mindful of blind turns as many parts of the road are narrow and require that only one car pass at a time. Although this park is most popular for its' campsites, there are several walking and hiking trails that are located within the groves. The most popular grove here is known as Stout Grove, and it's a "long" 4 miles from the entrance into the park if you're entering from the Crescent City side. Parking is limited and also a very tight fit. I actually got stuck trying to park my car in this grove. It's an extremely busy grove, and I would only recommend a visit if you're coming early in the morning or later on in the evening because the parking and excessive amount of tourists will be a headache. There are so many other gorgeous groves and trails within this park. I walked through the Nickerson Ranch trail which leads to Mill Creek. The size of the Redwoods here are so incredible! I just couldn't stop looking up. The smell of the fresh air and sights of lush greenery just warmed up my little soul. This is the perfect place to escape reality. My eyes could barely handle all of this immense beauty. And, beautiful it truly was! All kinds of wonderful vegetation from three leafed clovers to several different species of ferns. There are an abundance of large tree stumps and holes in the trees that are big enough to house several people inside. Seriously a tantalizing experience. My only real complaint is that I wished that the trails were marked a bit better. If you like to wander aimlessly like I do, this park may have you lost in a second. Sometimes that can be fun, but not when you're trying to find your way back. If you're planning a trip to Redwoods National Park, you should make time to also visit Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park as well. It's a majestic park full of immaculate Redwoods that are waiting to be explored. read more

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I don't think you can give less than 5 stars for this amazing park. Breathe in rich, rainforest, damp, earthy air & hike through the magic that is the Redwoods Forest. I was in constant awe from the moment we were driving through the forests. Then to get out & hike the trails- a dream come true! I'm a complete & total tree hugger & yes- I hugged several trees on my hike! I wish I could've spent several days here, but we were passing through on our road trip. We had popped into the national park store in Crescent City- but it was closed due to covid, but... It listed 2 stores that were open- thank the redwoods gods, I needed swag! I took plenty of pictures- which I'll upload when I return home. I even crawled through a hallow downed redwood tree! Yaaaassss read more

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We did this hike and then camped at the campsite for the night. The trail was very accessible and not hard at all. You can see some crazy awesome bug trees, trees you can climb on and get in. Beautiful weather, you will most likely need a sweater. We stayed at the camp that had great facilities and then got our stamp for our book and we're on our way!! So worth seeing!! read more

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What's there to say but don't miss the opportunity to drive through this absolutely gorgeous state park! The majestic Redwoods are so beautiful while driving the winding road of Highway 199. This is a must and speaks for itself. Obviously, I highly recommend! read more

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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park! Yes. Within the entire Redwood National Park area...and with so many State Parks featured around....I found this place to be one of the better spots to enjoy the majestically tall trees. Jedediah Smith is located right near the town of Crescent City, California. While I was navigating Redwood Park from north in Oregon to south down the California coast...Jedediah Smith was situated right near the northern most section. Although I created my own itinerary for exploring around Jedediah Smith SP...I first stopped right nearby at the Hiouchi Visitor Center to speak with a Park Ranger just to confirm my plans and how to get around Jedediah Smith with all the trails I was interested in hiking. Plus, if anyone cares...even though the Hiouchi VC wasn't open on the inside during this pandemic summer of 2020, the Park Ranger had a stand set up outside and you can get you Parks Pass stamped here. Also, one of the main roads was closed in the area, so the ranger handed me a slip of paper for directions to one of the most popular trails here known as....STOUT MEMORIAL GROVE. My other recommendation for hiking within Jedediah Smith SP is BOY SCOUT TREE TRAIL. Both of these hikes provided ample opportunities for me to really understand what this forest area was all about. There were many moments to take a step back and appreciate the statuesque redwoods while standing within the heart of the forest and appreciating nature at it's finest, lol. What I also genuinely enjoyed...sort of an under the radar aspect about Jedediah Smith and among lots of the hikes all over Redwood Forest...was just how quiet and tranquil the settings were. The hikes weren't difficult, they were virtually all along flat ground with no elevations...but I simply found the ambiance and surroundings among these redwoods so soothing! It was like medicine for my head, lol. To get away from reality and immerse myself among some of the tallest trees in the world was healing for my soul. STOUT MEMORIAL GROVE - "a 1/2 mile loop trail around a grove of redwoods, or an extended walk along the River Trail and back for 1.5 miles round trip". I hiked...well, more like walked the 1.5 miles and had plenty of chances for great pictures. Plus there were times where I was able to climb on the trees and takes photos during playful moments which made for fond memories. BOY SCOUT TREE TRAIL - to arrive at this hike I had to drive along a dirt road for 6 miles called...HOWLAND HILL ROAD. This drive was bumpy, I sort of had to go slow. Upon getting to Boy Scout Tree Trail, there weren't any road signs for it, but I could sense by the amount of cars parked on the shoulder of the road that this was it. There will be a trailhead as you start your hike. Boy Scout Tree Trail is 2.8 miles each way for a total of 5.6 miles. For me...I only hiked halfway before eventually turning around. I'd say after coming from Stout Grove Memorial and then hiking half of this trail...the forest and trees got a little monotonous for me. Overall, I had a good understanding for the area. So I did turn around halfway after snapping plenty of fulfilling pics. In the end, exploring Stout Grove Memorial and Boy Scout Tree Trail within Jedediah Smith SP was great to experience. It took me at least half the day just venturing around these 2 trails. Since I had so many other destinations to visit within Redwood NP, I decided to continue my journey further south towards the Crescent Beach section and further into Klamath. I was trying to pace myself and not burn out mentally from so many good looking trees, lol. Still, Jedediah Smith SP was a wonderful starter for my Redwood Forest travels. I just still can't believe how many State Parks were located within this Redwood National Park. Outside of Jedediah Smith, I'd also recommend visiting Prairie Creek SP and down Highway 101 south to Humboldt Redwoods SP along Avenue of the Giants. read more

so pretty! lovely water and we payed 50¢ and got an over 5 minute shower with very warm water. clean restrooms and campgrounds.

A couple years back, I came up North to see my Brother. We went to Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and I was in awe of the coastal redwoods. Pictures don't do these things any justice. You have to just come experience them for yourself. Anyways......we decided to come back up to see him for a few days, and this time I wanted to check out the Jedediah State Park. We drove up from McKinleyville to spend the day. The first trail we hit was Stout Grove. It is a very easy, flat ground hike that most people could do, no problem. You park (restrooms available) and walk down a path (a little steep) into the grove. There is a .8 mile loop that takes you around the grove. They have a platform built in front of the Stout Tree (325+ feet tall, and 16 feet wide around). The whole trail is so picturesque, and absolutely amazing. Highly recommended! The second trail we hit was the Boy Scout Trail. This one, was a lot more involved and harder. (I am super out of shape, and made it fine, albeit with a soaked shirt from sweat, and a bit tired, but I did it!) It is an in and out trail, about 2.8 miles in (we didn't go the whole 2.8, we went about 2.4 to the actual Boy Scout Tree, and then back out) and then back out. There is change in elevation as well as some stairs, bridges, and uneven paths (tree roots all over the place, you really have to watch where you are stepping) all the way there and back. Take your time and stop and take a break when needed, and also bring a lot of water! Took us about 3-3.5 hours total since we took our time. The trail is dead quiet and you can just walk in peace taking in all the beautiful redwoods and ferns. The topper is the Boy Scout Tree. There is a wooden sign on the ground, with an arrow pointing up to the tree. You walk up a pretty steep path to the tree and there it is in all of its glory. It is MASSIVE! Over 238 feet tall and 23 feet around! One of the largest old growth redwood trees out there from what I understand. Like I said before, pictures DO NOT do these wonders of the World any justice. You HAVE TO GO SEE THEM! I am already planning my next trip up here to check out some more trails and see some different trees. There are plenty of restrooms (outhouse style) around, places to park, and best of all, this is all FREE! If you live anywhere in Northern CA (shit, if you live anywhere in the World), you owe it to yourself to take a trip up here and walk around in these woods. They are absolutely AMAZING! read more

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This giant redwood park is an amazing find. It's a must when traveling in this area. It's easy to get to and worth the walk. I wish I had even more time to explore. You would think that you've seen one giant tree they're all the same but that is not the case. It's an amazing view around each corner. read more

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It was amazing. Quiet, remote, easy access, it's Heaven on earth, great hiking trails, lots of greenery. Will go again.

Whoa, this state ran park is as good as it gets for getting out and immersing oneself into nature. I spent a 3 day camping trip here and hiked amongst some of the most untouched monster coastal redwoods known to man. Lots of old growth trees here, so definitely predates the civilization of this country. The campgrounds are immersed in these forest. There's several small trails that goes around the campground itself and that already is quite amazing. Towering trees, fallen timber and a nice sized river are all in the mix. My only knock with the campground itself is that the sites are close together so you can always hear/see neighboring campers. But the hikes no where end at the campsite. If you venture down any of the roads here, you will enter even deeper into the woods. It gets even quieter, more serene. The trees get even larger, which is hard to fathom but they do. The brush thickens, the air is more raw, the sounds more unpredictable. I usually wear earbuds when I hike in urban areas, but out here I wouldn't dare to mask all this peacefulness with music. Trail Tips _______________ Simpson-Reed Trail: Outside of the campground trails, this is one of the easier ones because it is flat, short and developed but still weaves into the woods. Many non-hikers gravitate here so this is as touristy as it gets out here. If you don't want to go deep in the woods, you should get the gist of it here. Howland Hill Road: This is the main back country vein out here. It is a rustic 2 lane road that was originally a logger's road, so it isn't for mass travel. The smaller the car you got, the easier it will be to go in and out. But it doesn't stop people from taking SUVs and vans, cuz I saw plenty. Howland Road goes north/south and connects with lots of other trails here. I used it to get to the Boy Scout Trail and hiked all of it, a 9 mile back and forth. Even though cars kept passing me by, I was still glad that I hiked it instead. I was able to absorb more on why I was there. Boy Scout Trail: From Howland Hill Road this a foot only trail and is a 2.5 mile back and forth in super dense forest. The trail is well maintained so there is no risk of getting lost, despite the remoteness. But super dense fern action and old growths that almost shades the entire stretch. So it is very moist and rain-forest-y here. My favorite trail here by far. Now hard rain kept me from venturing out a half days worth, so missed out on the north part of Howland, where there is a river hike and The Stout Grove, which is a short loop with some monster old growths. But the other plus for this park is it's near proximity to Crescent City, where I was also able to utilize and explore. It is maybe 7 miles away and maybe a 15-20 minute drive. Jedediah Smith, despite your old timey name, you definitely delivered on a nature expedition that I was craving. #yearn4thereturn read more

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Beautiful and magical and a photo op at every turn! Although unsafe to get the really great shots of the beautiful bridges and views you can take this all in just by driving through this area. Or riding through I should say since as a driver you have to pay attention to the road! Plenty of pull outs to stop and take it in and there are trails and campgrounds in places as well. But if you have to take a drive this is certainly the way to go! It's breathtaking through here. The water of the river is turquoise and the green fern and moss covered banks and trees are just magnificent. So green! read more

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Want to see old growth Redwood trees? Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a fantastic place to see them. There are many trails to hike in order to view more of these massively impressive trees. Boy Scout Trail, to me, is the one trail not to be missed at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. It is a wonderful hike. It is not too long a hike, and is relatively flat. Just make sure to watch our for all the tree roots. It leads you to the heart of the forest, and is truly a sight to behold because you are just surrounded by these AMAZING trees. The drive to get to this trail is totally AWESOME!! Best to have an AWD vehicle, but we made it just fine with our passenger sedan. The road is very narrow, and you navigate the road around many Majestic Redwood trees!!! If you love Mother Nature, then I HIGHLY Recommend visiting Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park!! read more

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How can anyone visit this place and not understand the strength of nature? In the Pacific Northwest, this is my favorite place to go to. The high trees are so majestic and powerful, reinforcing my belief in that nature will at some point in time stand its ground. (Pun intended) When I walk through the redwoods, and about half an hour passes, there starts a peace within that I cannot explain: it arises from the stillness of the trees and surrounds the entire you; it nestles itself inside my soul, and I get to carry it with me in the coming months. Just remembering how it is there, and knowing that that exists, it a fortunate memory for me. About the trails: Stout Grove and the River Trail are little gems, taking less than an hour to walk, but only if you don't stop to enjoy the trees and take lots and loads of pictures. Did I mention it is my favorite place? Do visit here, you will not regret it. read more

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - Entrance to Stout Grove with rhodos blooming - Parks Near Me

The Boy Scout, Grove of the Titans and Stout trails are by far what make Jedediah Smith Redwoods so utterly amazing, awesome and beautiful. The Boy Scout, longest of the 3, has the GIGANTIC Boy Scout Tree. The Grove of the Titans (newest) has some amazingly beautiful trees along its entire length with not only some massive trees, but some with really cool BURLS that scientists can't explain and Stout Trail that I believe they should rename Mutants of the Woods. It's has some of the most awesome and bizarre shaped trees. I also like the fact that it's not really a trail. You can roam all around inside the area and get pronominal photos from every angle. They even have a tree where kids can actually crawl INTO the center of the tree. So if your ever in that neck of the woods (no pun intended), visit that park and take those 3 trails. It'll be a memorable vacation. read more