Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Orick, California
| Address: | Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Bald Hills Rd, Orick, CA 95555, USA |
| GPS: |
41°18'12.3"N 124°1'5.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.3 mi |
Trails
Hike
This is a short hike that surrounds you with greenery and beautiful, tall trees. As you hike through the grove, you may hear birds chirping, but you will mostly just hear your feet walking on the dirt trail. It is a quiet, peaceful place to go to escape the day-to-day noise.
For a major redwood attraction, this trail is, unusually, at 1200 feet above sea level. This ridgeside grove is spectacular because it is much more than shrubs and trees.The trees are very tall and the greenery that surrounds you is brilliant. This grove is free of noise from the city traffic because of it's elevation. It is often in the clouds and gets a lot more fog than lowland groves.
History of Location: President Richard Nixon, in August 1969, dedicated the grove to Lady Bird Johnson who was an environmental activist, women's right activist, as well as former first lady. Richard Nixon named the grave after Mrs. Johnson because of the beautiful works she accomplished in her life and how the grove echoed that sentiment.
This is a free attraction, about a mile and a half, round-trip, surrounded by lots of parking, and a visual trail guide is available for purchase, for a dollar.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Orick, California
- Head northeast on US-101 N toward Drydens Rd/Lowell St (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Bald Hills Rd (2.6 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(131 ft)
To reach the trail from Kuchel Visitor Center, drive north on Highway 101. Just past Orick, look for a large sign marking the Lady Bird Johnson Grove / Bald Hills Road turnoff. Turn right onto Bald Hills Road. The narrow road passes the site of a timber mill and then begins a steep ascent that seems to last a really long time. After a sharp right-hand turn, the road passes under a large footbridge. Immediately after you'll see a parking lot to your right. This is the Lady Bird Johnson trailhead.Courtesy of redwoodhikes.com
Added by jamiegarrard
Trails
Distance ?
1.3 milesElevation Gain ?
9 feetReal Ascent ?
324 feetReal Descent ?
315 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-9° to 11°)
-16% to 20%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
