Gold Beach to Jacksonville

We have a day to travel from Gold Beach to Jacksonville. We wanted to stop and see the Redwoods -- Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park appears to be the best option -- preferable get out of the car and hike at least a mile but up to 3-4 miles.

I am assuming we will take 101 to 197 and then 199 to 5 to Jacksonville ( or os the road from Selma to Williams to Applegate to Ruch to Jacksonville better?

Would appreciate feedback on where to hike and/or drive.

Thanks

Gold Beach to Jacksonville

I%26#39;m thinking the road from Selma to Williams is a long, gravel Forest Service road that would *not* be good to take. Can%26#39;t remember precisely, though. How did you locate it?

No need to go to I-5. There is a road that goes from Hwy 199 to Murphy, but I don%26#39;t know what it is called. Then you can get on the Jacksonville ';highway'; which is a good two lane road to Jacksonville. Along the way, you could take a circle route to Applegate Reservoir, then it takes you back to Rouche.

Hiking? I think there are trails out of Big Stout Grove along Hwy 199, but I am not a hiker ;-)

Gold Beach to Jacksonville

Half-Brit is correct as always. The road from Selma is not one you want to take.

Go 12 miles farther to Wilderville and follow the Applegate River to Jacksonville.

Jedediah Smith Park is beautiful. Google it for the hike (it%26#39;s 7 1/2 miles Round trip, but you don%26#39;t have to do the whole thing).