Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is this park and what makes it special?
This is a California park of old redwood forest with an area of more than 10 thousand acres, founded in 1929. The thickest coastal sequoia in the world grows here - about 6 meters in diameter and 100 meters high (although it is not considered the tallest).
Where is it and how to get there?
The park is located in Del Norte County in northern California, about 14 km east of Crescent City. The easiest way to get there is US-199, then turn to the forest entrances.
What to see and what to do?
The park has about 29 km of hiking trails and more than 100 camping sites. The most famous point is the Stout Memorial Grove, and since 2022, the Grove of Titans wooden decking has been in operation, which allows access to giant trees without crushing the roots.
What is interesting about the Smith River?
Smith is the last large river in California that was never dammed. It was here that the state record steelhead rainbow trout weighing more than 12 kg was caught, so fishermen know the way here no worse than tourists.
Where does this name come from and some more facts?
The park is named after explorer Jedediah Smith - the first American who reached California overland from Mississippi in 1826. And the Tolov indigenous people have lived in these regions for over 8,000 years. Since 1983, the park has been part of the California Coast Ranges Biosphere Reserve.
