Ellsworth Loop Trail,
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
The Ellsworth Loop Trail is a short hike located within one of the less populated hiking areas of the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. This quiet rainforest trail is surrounded by old growth redwoods, ferns and fallen giant redwood trees. Although the trail is relatively short, it has many steep sections. Take a moment to rest on one of the many benches carved out of fallen logs along the route of this captivating dense forest. To gain access to the Ellsworth Loop Trail, a section of the Leiffer Loop Trail must be hiked. November through March is the rainy season for the redwoods; the Leiffer Loop Trail can become waterlogged during this time. Non-slip, waterproof footwear is highly recommended.
Elevation
The Ellsworth Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 332 ft., a minimum elevation of 169 ft. and an elevation range of 163 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.5 mi | 169 ft | 332 ft | 163 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 17 min | 13.2 | 158 ft | 144 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 16 min | 12.0 | 144 ft | 158 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Ellsworth Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Smith River, CA
- North Topo Map: High Divide, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: High Plateau Mountain, CA
- West Topo Map: Crescent City, CA
- Topo Map: Hiouchi, CA
- East Topo Map: Gasquet, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Sister Rocks, CA
- South Topo Map: Childs Hill, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Canthook Mountain, CA
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Ellsworth Loop Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Ellsworth Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.9 km) or 1,193 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Ellsworth Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 17 minutes in one direction and in 16 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.