Boy Scout Tree and Fern Falls in Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, CA

Hike Boy Scout Tree and Fern Falls Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, CA

Class 1 5.6 miles 800 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Jun 16, 2017
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The trail leading to Boy Scout Tree is a very popular hike in Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park. It's got really well-maintained trail complete with bridge constructions and wooden steps to prevent slips. Despite its popularity, it's still gorgeous and worth visiting even if crowds scare you. The scenery is outstanding. Boy Scout Tree is a massive, labeled redwood comprised of two trees mushed together. The trail continues a little further to the lush Fern Falls. This is a small, picturesque waterfall draped in greenery.

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A really well-laid trail brings you through old growth forest for the duration of the hike. Though a bit crowded, it is spectacular.
A really well-laid trail brings you through old growth forest for the duration of the hike. Though a bit crowded, it is spectacular.
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The trail sometimes wanders between downed logs, which shape the direction of the trail.
The trail sometimes wanders between downed logs, which shape the direction of the trail.
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Approaching Boy Scout Tree.
Approaching Boy Scout Tree.
Boy Scout Tree. It is huge.
Boy Scout Tree. It is huge.
Continuing onward to Fern Falls.
Continuing onward to Fern Falls.
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Approaching Fern Falls.
Approaching Fern Falls.
Fern Falls.
Fern Falls.
Fern Falls.
Fern Falls.
There is a mini trail that goes above Fern Falls that leads to a second mini fall.
There is a mini trail that goes above Fern Falls that leads to a second mini fall.
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