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 Gould Grove Nature Trail Posted by:  Touchstone
N 40° 18.471 W 123° 54.512
10T E 422796 N 4462322
The Gould Grove is located just across from the Visitors Center in Humboldt Redwood State Park in Northern California.
Waymark Code: WM6A40
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2009
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The Gould Nature Trail takes
a short loop through a redwood grove across from the Visitors Center for
the Humboldt Redwood State Park.
Redwoods Survive the Test of Time.
Follow this trail to explore how the adaptations or special qualitites of redwoods allow them to survive in an ever changing environment. Discover how redwoods survive fire storms and floods to reach hieghts of over 370 feet and ages over 2000 years.
Look Out
Poison oak commonly grows along this trail. If you come in contact with this vine its oils may cause you to get a red itchy rash up to 36 hours later.
Leaves of Three Let it Be
In the Spring the leaves look green. In the late Summer the leaves begin to turn red. Poison oak looses its leaves in the Winter. You may only see bare stems coming out of the grounds.
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The Humboldt Redwood State Park
is located in one of the largest stands of Redwoods in the world.
The nearby Eel River Valley provides the perfect conditions for these
ancient giants to grow to incredible heights and to over 2,000 years old.
Located along the Eel River in northern California, Humboldt
Redwoods State Park contains some of the world's most majestic ancient
redwood groves. The park encompasses over 53,000 acres, including 17,000
acres of old-growth coast redwoods.
Humboldt Redwood
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Back in 1921 the first Redwood
Grove was dedicated, and thanks to the Save the Redwood League and a
handful of concerned citizens, we now have wonderful areas like this to
enjoy.
In 1921 Save the Redwoods League dedicated the first Memorial Grove,
Colonel Raynal C. Bolling Memorial Grove, in what is now known as Humboldt
Redwoods State Park. Today the park contains a diverse coast redwood
ecosystem, which includes Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining
old-growth forest in the world, and the entire Bull Creek watershed.
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The Park is chalk full of
wonderful activities and interpretive trails and ranger led hikes.
The peak season is in the summer, but spring and fall can be very quiet
and peaceful.
With more than 250 camp sites, 100 miles of hiking, biking, and
riding trails, and the scenic 32-mile Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt
Redwoods State Park offers something for everyone. Whether you have just a
single day to visit or a week long vacation to explore, a journey into the
redwood forest is sure to be an awe-inspiring experience. The park is open
year 'round and recreational activities are available throughout the four
seasons.
Humboldt Redwoods State
Park
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Approximate Time to Finish: 1/2 hour
Addtional Website URL: [Web Link]
Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Interpretive Plaques/Signs
Rate the Walk: 
Wherigo Cartridge: [Web Link]
Fee?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A picture at the start of the Trail or Walk is greatly appreciated. Additional photos taken during the course of the walk would also be of great benefit.
If there does not appear to be a defined beginning to the trail or walk, pick a logical place (e.g. close to parking) or where information about the walk or trail can be gathered.
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