z - Crescent City - (4.3 miles; O&B) - Hatton Trail
Highway 199Crescent City, California 95531
Del Norte County
If some highway noise doesn't bother you when hiking, the Hatton Trail is a gorgeous trail that runs along Highway 199, near the Smith River, and is worth a visit. It's surprisingly peaceful considering how close it is to the highway.
The mix of old-growth redwoods, shrubs and other plant life make the trail seem full and dense although the trail itself is well maintained and easy to navigate. Cut into the hillside, the trail doesn't include too much elevation gain/loss allowing hikers to enjoy the views without much effort.
This trail connects with the Hiouchi Trail so if you're looking for a longer hike, this is a great addition to your adventure.
Distance: 4.3 miles; out & back
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: No
Camping: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park offers 62 standard and 15 tent only camping spots. Some of the amenities include; fire pits, picnic areas, restrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and easy access to fishing, hiking and more.
How to get there: The trailhead is just a few miles east of Highway 101 off of Highway 199. Check out the map for more details.
More info:
You can find parking at the Walker Day Use Area but be careful crossing 199.
Other things to do in the area:
There are so many options around Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Stout Grove and the Boy Scout Trail are two places to check out while in the area. If you're heading back toward Crescent City, Point St. George is a fabulous way to spend some time on the coast. Our Road Trip section has lots of other options as well.
