Smith River & Jedediah Smith

Leiffer–Ellsworth Loop Trail

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A 2.6-mile Jedediah Smith loop that follows part of the nineteenth-century Crescent City Plank Road before descending through old-growth forest. The map point identifies the loop, not parking.

Access details

Parking
Use the marked trailhead on Walker Road, 0.4 mile from Highway 199; NPS says parking is limited and RVs and trailers are not advised.
Viewpoint
The trail interprets plank-road history and a forested canyon.
Trail
NPS lists a 2.6-mile loop with non-level grades that are not steep.
Public water access
No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
Water conditions
Check current trail conditions before departure.

Plan from the official source

Redwood National and State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.

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Jedediah Smith Campground

A developed campground in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park near the Smith River and park trails. Use NPS and State Parks for reservations and current vehicle restrictions.

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