Hike to the Grove Of Titans
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The metal boardwalk can be slippery when wet, which in the redwoods means most mornings year-round. Wear shoes with decent tread rather than flip-flops.
Howland Hill Road is narrow and winding with no cell service — drive cautiously and let someone know your plans if you're visiting solo.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Howland Hill Road is a narrow, unpaved road that won't accommodate RVs or trailers — leave anything oversized at the Hiouchi Visitor Center and drive in with your smallest vehicle. Go slow; oncoming traffic requires pullouts.
Arrive before 9 AM or after 4 PM to avoid the midday crowds that have surged since the boardwalk opened in 2022. Early morning fog filtering through the canopy is worth losing an hour of sleep for.
The boardwalk's metal surface photographs beautifully as a leading line into the grove. Shoot low and wide to capture both the walkway and the towering canopy — a 16-35mm lens or your phone's ultra-wide mode is ideal here.
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