Highlight • Natural Monument
Boy Scout Tree
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Redwood Heritage State Wilderness
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May 15, 2025
Hiking
The Boy Scout Tree is a large, old-growth redwood tree located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. While the exact age is unknown, it is believed to be over 2,000 years old.
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8.43km
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Embark on the Boy Scout Tree Trail, a moderate hiking route that takes you deep into an old-growth redwood forest. This 5.2-mile (8.4 km) out-and-back journey involves a total elevation…
Moderate
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Elevation 60 m
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