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Tall Trees Trail

Interpretive Trail on Redwood Creek, Tom McDonald Creek in Redwood NP, Klamath Mountains, Coast Ranges near Orick, CA

The popular Tall Trees Grove is best known as the location of the Libbey Tree, which at one time was the world’s tallest known living thing. Although taller redwoods have since been found, the Libbey Tree is still interesting because it’s the only one of the former Tallest Trees that you can actually see. The locations of the other tallest trees have been kept secret. Typically for an exceptionally tall redwood, the Libbey Tree itself is completely unremarkable when seen from the ground, a double trunk so small that you probably won’t believe you’re looking at the right tree.

The grove is a popular destination for first-time visitors to the park and is highly recommended by a lot of guidebooks. Be aware, though, that you’ll spend half a day getting there and back, and in return you’ll only get about 10 minutes of hiking through the big trees. If you plan to spend two or more days in the redwoods, the Tall Trees Grove might be worthwhile since it’s refreshingly different from the other big-tree groves.

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