Boy Scout Tree Trail
Boy Scout Tree Trail is a 5.5-mile out-and-back foot trail in Redwood National and State Parks, California. It climbs 360 ft to a high point of 462 ft. Difficulty: moderate, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 2.75 mione way
- 5.5 miround trip
- 360 ftelevation gain
- 462 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
From the National Park Service
Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail
Located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, a twisting but scenic drive leads to this 5.5 mile round trip trail.
Read the official NPS description
Plan this hike
Open Boy Scout Tree Trail on Trailbound's interactive map to see the full route, the elevation profile, today's forecast and any park alerts for Redwood. Redwood has permits or reservations for some areas: see the Redwood page for what's needed.
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