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Redwood National and State Parks hiking guide

Tall Trees Trail

A 4.5-mile loop with 870 ft of climbing in Redwood, rated moderate.

Tall Trees Trail, Redwood National and State Parks
Photo: Ken Lund

Key facts

Length
4.5 mi (7.3 km)
Elevation gain
870 ft (265 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Redwood
Highest point
788 ft
Lowest point
114 ft

About Tall Trees Trail

Descend into a lush, old-growth forest along Redwood Creek, surrounded by massive redwoods and diverse flora. Highlights include the Libbey Tree and other towering giants, set amidst a backdrop of ferns and smaller trees. The trail offers a serene escape from crowds, despite its popularity.

Route map

Route map of Tall Trees Trail in Redwood National and State Parks0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Tall Trees Trail20040060080001234Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 788 ftLow 114 ft
Elevation runs from 114 ft to 788 ft over 4.4 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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