Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest
~4 days · 39.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest is known for
Region 8 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 64.9 km point-to-point section from South Fork Smith River to Crescent City (Pacific Ocean, Northern Terminus).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 52 ft to 7,051 ft over 39.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.3 mi · 39%
- Downhill 18.4 mi · 47%
- Flat 5.7 mi · 14%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest scores 30/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest take?
Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 39.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest?
The Bigfoot Trail — Region 8: Redwood Forest climbs roughly 10,023 ft total — about 254 ft per mile, topping out near 2,192 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.