Founders Grove Nature Trail,
Humbolt Redwoods State Park

Located 14.1 miles from Rio Dell, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,034 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails California State Parks Humbolt Redwoods Founders Grove Nature Trail

Elevation

The Founders Grove Nature Trail has a maximum elevation of 404 ft., a minimum elevation of 381 ft. and an elevation range of 23 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi381 ft404 ft23 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min2.429 ft35 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
11 min2.935 ft29 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Founders Grove Nature Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Scotia, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Redcrest, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bridgeville, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Bull Creek, CA
  5. Topo Map: Weott, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Myers Flat, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Honeydew, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Ettersburg, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Miranda, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Founders Grove Nature Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,034 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Founders Grove Nature Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 11 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.