Founders Grove
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Anthony
New York City, NY1,007 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This grove along the Avenue of the Giants features some spectacularly tall redwoods and should be a stop along the way. The Founders Tree is close to the parking lot and trails lead onwards into the grove. The parking lot wasn’t very big but wasn’t full in the June afternoon we visited.
Written July 10, 2024
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Char C
Henderson, NV108 contributions
Feb 2020
Is only 0.53 miles, is a loop. The signage states wheelchairs can do it. The ground cover is not muddy, is a thick layers of pine needles. If you are towing there is no parking at the trail head. And only small RVS can fit. Has a self guided tour flyer, in a box, for 1 dollar. And the trail has marked numbers, to follow along in the flyer. I suggest grab one. Trail head has bathrooms. Is all paved to the trail head from the road. Is a great hike for individuals with disabilities, to still be IN the forest.
Written March 10, 2020
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LST2323
Potsdam, NY170 contributions
Sep 2021
Fabulous but busy walk. Lots of people here, unlike some of the groves I had to myself. But totally still worth it for the great interpretive guide, ease of the trail, ample parking with bathrooms, etc. Really glad I stopped.
Written September 15, 2021
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TracyM
Cincinnati, OH1,093 contributions
Jun 2022
This was probably our families favorite hike in the redwoods, and it's hardly even a hike. It was easy to access and park, is only about 0.5 miles but we spent probably over an hour here. The trail is beautiful around every turn. Additionally there are TONS of trees to climb on, which was of course, the kids favorite thing. it even included this insane tree that had fallen down that we could all climb on and take a picture. Can't miss this stop.
Written August 30, 2022
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SeeTheW0rld62
Sunnyvale, CA2,108 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Founder's Grove is an easy walk through a stunning area. There are many tall Redwoods as well as a lot of fallen trees. The fallen ones give you an up close view of just how massive these giants are.
Written November 5, 2023
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Steve D
Bellingham, WA63 contributions
May 2016 • Family
This was simply amazing, impressive, unbelievable, fill in your own adjectives here because there really aren't words to describe it all.
Parking can be tight, we went on a weekday and didn't have trouble but there were only a few spots left. I am not sure where you would park on a weekend with larger crowds. Also, this was free which surprised us.
There is a box with information about all of the spots along the way but it is difficult to see that it is a box that holds the pamphlets so make sure to grab one of those. The Founder's tree is the first major tree you come to and there is a platform to stand on next to it. If there is a line, skip this one because it is no more impressive than the hundreds of other old growth trees there, you will have plenty of time to take pictures elsewhere.
The fallen giants are also amazing. Take your time, enjoy nature, hopefully it will be quiet like it was for us when we visited, we really enjoyed standing among these giants.
Parking can be tight, we went on a weekday and didn't have trouble but there were only a few spots left. I am not sure where you would park on a weekend with larger crowds. Also, this was free which surprised us.
There is a box with information about all of the spots along the way but it is difficult to see that it is a box that holds the pamphlets so make sure to grab one of those. The Founder's tree is the first major tree you come to and there is a platform to stand on next to it. If there is a line, skip this one because it is no more impressive than the hundreds of other old growth trees there, you will have plenty of time to take pictures elsewhere.
The fallen giants are also amazing. Take your time, enjoy nature, hopefully it will be quiet like it was for us when we visited, we really enjoyed standing among these giants.
Written June 2, 2016
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Cameron M
Mobile, AL727 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We've visited Founders Grove before and it's always been a high pay-off for low effort. Now it's even better because there's a SPECTACULAR new attraction. In spring of 2016 a BIG tree fell across the already-downed Dyersville Giant (which fell in 1991). The trunk of the newly fallen tree EXPLODED across the Giant into a spectacular game of Pick-up-Sticks. The scale of the wreckage is just amazing.
The Founder Grove is popular because it's so easy to access and is an easy stroll, but somehow it never feels too overrun. Right off 101, easy parking, potties, flat wide paths, and good pamphlet all combine together to make this a real nice stop. We also visited the Rockefeller Grove off the same exit a couple of miles down a really crappy narrow road. Founders Grove beats it hands down. Rockefeller is nice, but Founders is just top notch, and we've hiked a lot of redwood groves.
The Founder Grove is popular because it's so easy to access and is an easy stroll, but somehow it never feels too overrun. Right off 101, easy parking, potties, flat wide paths, and good pamphlet all combine together to make this a real nice stop. We also visited the Rockefeller Grove off the same exit a couple of miles down a really crappy narrow road. Founders Grove beats it hands down. Rockefeller is nice, but Founders is just top notch, and we've hiked a lot of redwood groves.
Written July 18, 2017
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AXSYD
Sydney, Australia231 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
A well maintained track makes it easy to navigate your way through a series of scenic spots. A relatively short track and easy to read free walking guide gives time poor travellers a good feel for California’s majestic redwood forests. The grove is literally a 100 yards off the Route 101 exit ramp. It’s the perfect 39 minute rest stop for long distance travellers passing through the area.
Written June 7, 2018
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JerryH9905
Baltimore, MD5,314 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
September 7, 2017 - After leaving the Park's visitor's center, we drove North looking for the Founders Grove, one of the most visited redwood groves in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It is home to some of the tallest redwoods in the world. We parked the car and began our walk through these majestic trees which date back hundreds of years. We felt honored to be able to walk among these gentle giants.
We started our drive from the North going South because we drove from McKinleyville. If you do the same, don't get discouraged but try to visit the Park's visitors center to get more info.
Absolutely amazing experience to be next to nature in its grandest form.
We started our drive from the North going South because we drove from McKinleyville. If you do the same, don't get discouraged but try to visit the Park's visitors center to get more info.
Absolutely amazing experience to be next to nature in its grandest form.
Written October 13, 2017
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Clynn35
Austin, TX47 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
A must-do walk in the Humboldt Redwoods. At the beginning of the loop is ample parking and restrooms across the street. When you begin the walk at the Founders Tree, their are informative pamphlets you can borrow for the walk, or keep for a donation to help preservation.
Each spot is listed along with information about what you are seeing. Includes the Dyerville Giant, which now has a neighboring tree fallen across it, so you can no longer take pictures right in front of it as you could in the past.
A very even, easy, walk, this area of the forest is dense, covered, and so green. One of the most peaceful spots to reflect on these amazing trees.
Each spot is listed along with information about what you are seeing. Includes the Dyerville Giant, which now has a neighboring tree fallen across it, so you can no longer take pictures right in front of it as you could in the past.
A very even, easy, walk, this area of the forest is dense, covered, and so green. One of the most peaceful spots to reflect on these amazing trees.
Written July 15, 2017
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how do you get to the entrance of founder's grove?
Written July 26, 2016
Just drive down the Avenue of the Giants. It is in the middle of the drive somewhere. There are signs and a decent amount of parking. It isn't hard to find.
Written July 26, 2016
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