South Fork Smith River

Absolutely Amazing Swimming! Don't miss it!

We stopped by one of the access points for the river and spent a couple hours along the river swimming. It is the clearest river in the US so we made sure to bring our goggles. So many fish, crawfish,...

We did a cinorket mapping of the Kelsey Trail from Scott Valley

We did complete study of the Kelsey Trail from Scott Valley to Crescent City, Using Trimbles Terrain Navigator Pro. mapping program that has Topo, Satellite Imagery, Orthophoto, maps, all can be use ...

Gorgeous View of the River

Breathtaking view of the Smith River. The water is so clear. We love to see the water adn the air is so fresh as well.

AWESOME VIEW

This is a view only place to hike and have a picnic. Swim if you like to shiver. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. This is also a favorite swimming hole for the younger locals around here when the...

Smith River is best viewed when waters are high, winter or spring

Beautiful colors in water during late winter to spring. Nice rafting in summer. Redwoods park had great place to view it from.