Hart Tree, Fallen Goliath, Redwood Creek Loop Trail (heck, this is a long name for a trail!) is located in Kings Canyon National Park, only 4 miles from the entrance. The last 2 miles of driving happens on a gravel road that becomes inaccessible to low clearance cars in the winter and probably early spring as well. In fact, the description of the trail on AllTrails says that even high clearance vehicles must have 4x4 and chains on tires. I can see why... Even when it was dry, the road has multiple switchbacks with change of elevation and twists and turns. In my Civic, I was doing at best 10 miles per hour. Bumpy ride!
I am surprised how many people in the reviews on Hikespeak did not think this trail was good. I can see how it could be buggy in the summer, but in the beginning of November it is perfect! The trail is almost completely shaded. While there are only a few overlook spots, the entire hike you are surrounded by sequoia trees. In the fall, the leaves change colors, and it's absolutely beautiful. Not very strenuous and has a few streams and a little waterfall.
The group I hikes with was relatively slow this time, so the last part of the hike I decided to finish by myself keeping a steady pace uphill.
