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A Guide to the South Grove Trail of Calaveras Big Trees Calaveras Big Trees State Park There is something wonderfully attractive in the king tree, even when beheld from afar, that draws us to it with indescribable enthusiasm; and when one of the oldest attains full stature on some commanding ridge is seem s the very god of the woods. -John Muir Welcome to the South Grove of Sierra Redwoods in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The Trail Depending on your route, you may hike 3.5 to 5 miles (5.6 to 8.1 km) on this trail. The first 1.5 miles ( 2.4 km) of trail is a moderate, steady climb from the parking lot to the start of the loop trail, with a gain of 260 feet (79 m) in elevation. The loop trail passes through a representative portion of the lower part of the grove. Just over one mile (1.6 km) in length, this section of trail first climbs 200 feet (61 m), then gently descends back to the start of the loop. Halfway around the loop, you will find a side tra il leasing to the upper grove and the largest tree in the parkŠthe Agassiz Tree. At about 0.6 miles (1 km) in each direction, this trail gently climbs 100 feet (30 m). Allow 1 1/2 to 3 hours for the 3.5 mile (5.6 km) hike form the parking lot around the loop trail. Allow 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours for the 5 mile (8.1 km) hike to the Agassiz Tree. Once you are within the boundaries of the preserve, you may hike off the trail. Stay on the trail until you reach the preserve boundaryŠrefer to the map and trail guide directions. Please choose to hike off-trail only if you can navigate through an unfamili ar wilderness area. Garbage cans and restrooms are available at the parking lot only. Carry your own water, as it is not advisable to drink untreated water from any Sierran Stream. The Preserve The interpretive trail will lead you through a pr istine stand of Sierra redwoods, the earths largest living objects. The South Grove contains about 1,000 large Sierra redwoodsŠalso known as Giant SequoiasŠabout 10 times as many as the North Grove. The largest redwoods in the park are found here in the remote tranquil South Grove. The lack of human influence is an outstanding feat ure of this preserve. Many Sierra redwood groves were severely disturbed following their discovery by settlers in the late 1800™s. The Calaveras South Grove Natural Preserve offers a unique opportunity to visit and study this ancient forest ecosystem in its primeval condition. Remember to tread lightly in this protetected forest preserve.
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