Last week, I posted the first image below on Facebook. A visitor center person or ranger replied that trees in the grove are best kept secret so people don’t walk on its roots or climb the bases. This follows a mantra commonly found among rangers and visitor centers, “walk on roots = bad”. Then they tell people “walk on roots = good” implied by sending people on trails where hikers walk on countless roots. A void of extra instruction tends to leave lingering questions or debate about good vs. bad. Few staff at parks really understand trees, soil or roots, and visitor centers are not a reliable source for comprehensive teaching about trees.

Walking over roots isn’t good, but is often okay or inconsequential. Some large root systems and soil are near “bullet-proof”, while other ones remain vulnerable. And a trained professional walking over roots is not exactly comparable to the average hiker. But To help hikers understand, I recorded a video about redwoods and roots. So follow this link for extra information about redwoods and roots. Use the following LINK

Coast Redwood Roots Are Mighty & Strong