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We discovered this hike through the EDventure website, which added to the enjoyment with a fun little scavenger hunt. It was a bit hard to find, we ended up passing it and had to turn back around to find it, but it was well worth the trouble. The loop is just over a half a mile and full of big, beautiful redwoods to appreciate. There is an option to get down to the little river which has a bridge, but was also low enough to be easily crossed at some points. We enjoyed playing in the rocks and splashing before getting back to the trail. There were other trails linked at this point, but we didn't have time to check them out. There is a good sized parking lot with a secure trash can. The trail apparently does not allow dogs, but we didn't discover this until we got to the end. We were the only people there at the time and kept our dogs on the leash and on the path at all times, and are always careful to clean up after them.
Rebecca LemkeRebecca Lemke
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Easy hike, beautiful majestic trees. Felt like I was in Star Wars on the planet Endor. I was hoping to run into n Ewok, but that didn't happen... lol 😆 but I still had an amazing experience. If you are driving through, be sure to stop here. It's kind of a hidden turn off the avenue of the giants. But just keep going till you get to the parking lot. It is worth the drive and hike. Be sure to see all 3 trees here. The tallest the widest and the fallen flat iorn tree. The first tree is close to the parking garage, with about 100 yards. The other, two, are on the opposite side of the river, but don't worry, there is a bridge to take you across the water. The water was so clear and had litter fish swimming around.
K.B.K.B.
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Rockefeller Loop is an easy trail to walk and is sadly too short for how beautiful it is. You should do this loop twice in a row at least. If you stopped at the Information Center/Gift shop the volunteers can give you good directions and tell you about certain trail closures for weather conditions and things like that. Google maps could give you directions but it doesn't know those other conditions like the rangers do. One of the volunteers showed us how the forest impressed Rockefeller so much that he wrote a million dollar check to support it and did it again the next year. Back in the 1920s a million dollars was worth much more. It really deserved it.
AngelaAngela
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I hiked across the Eel River from the Women's Club Grove to view this ancient forest. The short loop trail takes you past some of the tallest trees in the world. It is impressive to see the tall trees that are standing and the ones that have fallen to the ground. You will find a connection to the Bull Creek Trail and the trees in this area are a good example of the old forest. It is hard to find the road into the area as it descends steeply into the forest. You have to look for a small sign off Mattole Road on the left. A great place to view a forest from hundreds of years ago with towering ancient trees in a beautiful setting.
Ed LeeEd Lee
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This was the most memorable stop of our road trip through northern California. It is an easy 3/4-mile trail through an absolutely stunning redwood grove. The word cathedral came to mind as we walked through. It also has far fewer visitors than Founders Grove and the sense of peace and quiet is overwhelming. If you do one walk through the California redwoods, make it this one. Two important tips: First, the parking lot is very small, so plan to come early on a weekday. Second, the sign and turnoff on Lower Bull Creek Flats Road are very easy to miss--watch carefully for them.
Linda SuskieLinda Suskie
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I can't imagine a more beautiful 0.6 mile walk! Very well maintained trail, and reasonably accessible for folks with ability limitations. Read that they have 17 of the world's hundred tallest trees, and I believe it! Even with other walkers on the trail, it was a place of incredible peace and beauty. If was a very spiritual experience to walk among so many trees that have stood there for hundreds of years, and will certainly outlive me. I'm so glad we took the time to find the trailhead and take this journey.
David MeltonDavid Melton
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