Hatton Loop Trail,
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Located 5.7 miles from Crescent City, California (CA)
4 Stars
603 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails California State Parks Jedediah Smith Redwoods Hatton Loop Trail

The Hatton Loop Trail is a short trail that connects with the popular Hatton Trail. The trailhead is located across the road from the Simpson-Reed Trail on highway 199.

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Elevation

The Hatton Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 232 ft., a minimum elevation of 169 ft. and an elevation range of 63 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi169 ft232 ft63 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min5.161 ft54 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
8 min4.554 ft61 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Hatton Loop 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: Smith River, CA
  2. North Topo Map: High Divide, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: High Plateau Mountain, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Crescent City, CA
  5. Topo Map: Hiouchi, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Gasquet, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sister Rocks, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Childs Hill, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Canthook Mountain, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Hatton Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.4 km) or 603 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Hatton Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 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.