Stout Grove Loop Trail,
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
The Stout Grove Loop Trail is by far the most stunning of all the groves within the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The trailhead is located several miles away from highway 199 along South Fork Rd to Howland Hill Scenic Drive.
Although the trail that leads to the grove is short, some exertion is necessary as the path is quite worn in places and may be slippery during rain. Once in the grove, be prepared to be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the forest; ancient redwoods rise-high into the sky. Many of the old giants lay where they have fallen while their enormous tree trunks protrude from the earth.
The Smith River runs adjacent to the trail and connects near a short spur trail with Mill Creek. At this location during the summer months it is possible to cross the river and join with the Hiouchi Trail to continue on with a much longer hike.
Elevation
The Stout Grove Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 152 ft., a minimum elevation of 133 ft. and an elevation range of 19 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.5 mi | 133 ft | 152 ft | 19 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 12 min | 1.6 | 19 ft | 19 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 12 min | 1.6 | 19 ft | 19 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 Stout Grove 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 Stout Grove 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 Stout Grove Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,021 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Stout Grove Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12 minutes in one direction and in 12 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.