Hatton Trail,
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
One of the more popular trails within the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is the Hatton Trail. From the southern trailhead, a short distance after the start of the hike, the trail begins to climb but evens out to a level trail as it meanders through old growth redwoods and ferns; the Douglas Fir and Big Leaf Maple and other native trees that grow here are covered with moss due to the damp rainforest environment and adds to the enchanted feel of the forest. For a longer and more energetic hike, the Hatton Trail connects to the Hiouchi Trail which follows the riverbank of the fast flowing Smith River.
Elevation
The Hatton Trail has a maximum elevation of 292 ft., a minimum elevation of 74 ft. and an elevation range of 218 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.8 mi | 74 ft | 292 ft | 218 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 51 min | 12.2 | 146 ft | 124 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 48 min | 10.3 | 124 ft | 146 ft |
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 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
- Northwest Topo Map: Smith River, CA
- North Topo Map: High Divide, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: High Plateau Mountain, CA
- West Topo Map: Crescent City, CA
- Topo Map: Hiouchi, CA
- East Topo Map: Gasquet, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Sister Rocks, CA
- South Topo Map: Childs Hill, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Canthook Mountain, CA
FAQ
What is the length of the Hatton Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,992 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Hatton Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 48 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)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.