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Peterson Memorial Trail

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Redwood National Park
  5. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
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“An optional extension off the Simpson Reed Trail for those who have enough energy to explore more towering redwoods. ”

Zander Göpfert
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Point to Point

118' 36 m

High

96' 29 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

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Features Birding · Wildlife

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

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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Zander Göpfert
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

#13135

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#4

in Jedediah Smith Redwood…

#1,365

in California

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