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Kent Mather Trail

This section of the Kent Mather Trail at Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a short 0.6 out-and-back hike that starts along the Avenue of the Giants on CA-254 and brings you out to South Fork Eel River and back. The trail itself is nothing special other than that it's a nice hike through the living and fallen redwood trees.

There's a nearby campground right up the road - the Burlington Campground - so this trail serves as a nice getaway from the campground and into the state park itself.
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  • Kent Mather Trail is a short, 0.6-mile out-and-back trail located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Myers Flat, CA.
  • The trail offers a simple hike through redwood trees, connecting the Avenue of the Giants (CA-254) to the South Fork Eel River.
  • Its proximity to Burlington Campground makes it a convenient escape into the park for campers.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
8'
Rating
0.0
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November 24, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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Total Change
17'
Ascent
8'
Descent
0'

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Trails near Myers Flat, CA
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  1. Parking

    40.29412, -123.897515
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.29433, -123.89745
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring, Summer, Fall

Surface type

Dirt

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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
April 28, 2014
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