Near Pioneer Nature Trail
A quiet stretch of the Pioneer Nature Trail.
Near Pioneer Nature Trail
How do you know you're old? The outer-most notation marks the civil war. The inner one: Leif Erickson reaches North America.
Near Pioneer Nature Trail
Lovely bridge over Fife Creek.
Near Pioneer Nature Trail
Among the redwood giants.
Near Pioneer Nature Trail
Muddy stream.

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Pioneer Nature Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A gorgeous path through the redwoods.
0.8
mi
Distance
60
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.81mi
Distance
60ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
184ft
High Point
124ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This flat, easy trail passes by some of the most magnificent trees on earth. Take it slow and ponder the meaning of time - some of these trees were hundreds of years old when Leif Erickson came to North America... well over a thousand years ago.

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Contributors
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