Near Ewoldsen Trail
Looking east from the Ewoldsen Trail, enjoy this great view.
Near Ewoldsen Trail
Ewoldsen Trail.
Near Ewoldsen Trail
Walking along Overlook Trail.
Near Ewoldsen Trail
View at end of Overlook Trail.
Near Ewoldsen Trail
Ewoldsen Trail.

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Ewoldsen Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
A trail through redwood groves that gives way to coastal views and chaparral covered hillsides.
3.3
mi
Distance
1,492
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.35mi
Distance
1,492ft
Elevation Gain
922ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
1,548ft
High Point
255ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot and slightly beyond the bathrooms, find the sign indicating Ewoldsen Trail. The trail initially passes through a picnic area with several picnic tables and BBQ stations. At the end of the picnic area is a small water crossing protected by some wood boards laid across the creek. After crossing the creek, continue along the trail passing Canyon Falls Trail. A little passed the Canyon Falls Trail junction is a sign indicating "Ewoldsen Loop." Head either right or left to continue on the trail. Either way you are hiking up! Follow the loop all the way around, passed the junction for the Overlook Trail and the Waters Trail, until you end up back at the "Ewoldsen Loop" sign. From there, head back down the trail to the parking lot. Along the trail, you'll make several creek crossings over bridges and have opportunities to take in some views of the California coast and of several redwood groves.

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