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Gould Grove Nature Trail
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| Gould Grove Nature Trail | |
| Trailhead: | Across from the Visitor Center or Burlington Campground near campsite #26 |
| Location: | Located across the Avenue of the Giants from the Visitor Center and Burlington Campground. River access from the north end of the loop. |
| Hiking time: | 20 minutes |
| Distance: | ½ mile |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
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| Seasonal bridge access: | Yes - summer only access from Burlington to trails on the opposite side of the river. (approximately June-September). Gould Grove Nature Trail is accessible year-round. |
| Description: | |
| This self-guided loop trail offers a short stroll through a mixed old-growth and second-growth redwood grove. This 47-acre memorial grove was established in 1922 in honor of Frederic Saltonstall Gould. He was born in New York City and became a medical doctor in 1875. Because of his failing health, he was not able to pursue a career as a surgeon. Instead, he moved to Montecito, California, and developed an avid interest in tree planting. He introduced the carob from Italy and the English oak. He was a lover of trees. | |
