Near French Hill Trail #2E25
The beautiful trees and soft ground keep you climbing early on.

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French Hill Trail #2E25

4.0 (1 Rating)
A tough but beautiful up and down trail easily accessible off the 199.
2.5
mi
Distance
1,724
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.53mi
Distance
1,724ft
Elevation Gain
116ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,016ft
High Point
377ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This entire trail is switchbacks, straight up, and straight down. Most of the path is well groomed and soft, although there are a few rocky spots. There are only a couple spots where you pass a creek and might get wet, even in the spring. The trail is listed in the Smith River National Recreation Area as being 2.8 miles each direction, and there are two trees marked with a 1 and 2 respectively indicating the mile markers. If you're looking for a fun jaunt up the French Hill with occasional views of the Smith Valley and Gasquet, then this is it.

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Contributors
Bob Durie