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A manageable grade and views of the Smith River and surrounding forests make this a favorite with all visitors.


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Map Key

1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

97%

Runnable

138' 42 m

High

86' 26 m

Low

76' 23 m

Up

127' 39 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Runner Notes

A fairly flat, point-to-point trail along the Smith River.

Description

Access this trail from the trailhead before the west end of the Hiouchi Bridge on Hwy 199 off the Hatton Trail. During the summer months, there is a seasonal footbridge that provides access from the Jedediah Smith Campground.

This is a lovely trail that heads next to the beautifully turquoise Smith River. Along the way, you can expect views of both the riparian (near-stream) forest and the old-growth redwoods.

The southern end of this one connects to the River Trail and Mill Creek Trail JSSP near the Stout Grove Trailhead and parking area.

Flora & Fauna

California bay, tanoak, Douglas-fir, Pacific madrone. From later summer through fall the alal, huckleberry, and thimbleberry attract lots of wildlife.

Contacts

Shared By:

Zander Göpfert

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 6 votes

#8658

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Trail Rankings

#771

in California

#8,658

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Photos

The foot bridge over Smith River.
Dec 23, 2016 near Bertsch…, CA
Smith River through the trees on Hiouchi Trail.
Oct 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Smith River
Oct 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Morning light on Hiouchi Trail on a winter morning.
Oct 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
The start of the trail is marked by this sign.
Apr 27, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Mill Creek meanders gently into the Smith River.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA

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