Name: Peterson Memorial Trail
Rating: 3.0

“An optional extension off the Simpson Reed Trail for those who have enough energy to explore more towering redwoods.”

— Zander Göpfert

Overview

Features: Birding — Wildlife

Family Friendly: Short and flat with lots to explore. Look for rough-skinned newts amongst the understory but respect their space!

Dogs: No Dogs

Description

Look for the entrances to this side loop at the northeast corner of the Simpson Reed Trail. This trail is a great option for visitors and families who don't want this easily-accessible, scenic hikel to end.

Flora & Fauna

Hemlock trees, huckleberries, and ferns. Red-legged frogs, rough-skinned newts, and other amphibians.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District

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0.3 Miles 0.4 Kilometers Singletrack	7' 2 m Ascent -22' -7 m Descent
118' 36 m High 96' 29 m Low	2% Avg Grade (1°) 3% Max Grade (2°)
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Peterson Memorial Trail

0.3 Miles 0.4 Kilometers

Singletrack

7' 2 m

-22' -7 m

118' 36 m

96' 29 m

2%

3%

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“An optional extension off the Simpson Reed Trail for those who have enough energy to explore more towering redwoods.”