Hatton Trail,
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Located 6.5 miles from Crescent City, California (CA)
4 Stars
3,992 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails California State Parks Jedediah Smith Redwoods Hatton Trail

One of the more popular trails within the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is the Hatton Trail. From the southern trailhead, a short distance after the start of the hike, the trail begins to climb but evens out to a level trail as it meanders through old growth redwoods and ferns; the Douglas Fir and Big Leaf Maple and other native trees that grow here are covered with moss due to the damp rainforest environment and adds to the enchanted feel of the forest. For a longer and more energetic hike, the Hatton Trail connects to the Hiouchi Trail which follows the riverbank of the fast flowing Smith River.

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Elevation

The Hatton Trail has a maximum elevation of 292 ft., a minimum elevation of 74 ft. and an elevation range of 218 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi74 ft292 ft218 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
51 min12.2146 ft124 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
48 min10.3124 ft146 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Hatton 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Smith River, CA
  2. North Topo Map: High Divide, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: High Plateau Mountain, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Crescent City, CA
  5. Topo Map: Hiouchi, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Gasquet, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sister Rocks, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Childs Hill, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Canthook Mountain, CA

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Hatton 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 Hatton Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,992 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Hatton Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 48 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)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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