---
template: byway.jade
id: "2197"
name: Smith River Scenic Byway
distance: "33"
duration: 1 hour
description: "This byway is highlighted by white-water rapids on the Smith River, redwoods, rhododendrons, ferns and diverse geological land forms and ecosystems."
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/index.shtml"
    name: "Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest"
  - url: "http://www.fs.usda.gov/sixrivers/"
    name: Six Rivers National Forest
designations: 
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
states: 
  - CA
ll: 
  - -124.15046699999999
  - 41.79997999999995
bounds: 
  - - -124.15046699999999
    - 41.79113000000012
  - - -123.717758
    - 41.99682999999999

---

<p>This U.S. Forest Service Scenic Byway is highlighted by white-water rapids on the Smith River, redwoods, rhododendrons, ferns and diverse geological land forms and ecosystems.</p>