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Redwood National and State Parks

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Caution Delays along Highway 101

There are multiple traffic stops along Highway 101 from Orick, CA to Crescent City, CA due to road construction. Extra time may be needed to travel throughout the park. Delay times may vary. Please stay alert and drive cautiously.

Information 44 Creek Bridge Failure

44 creek bridge is closed due to damage identified by a Federal Highway inspection team. This bridge is north of 44 Camp, approximately 7 miles south of the Redwood Creek trailhead and about 1 mile north of the Tall Trees river crossing. All trails remain open in the area, but cr

Information DeMartin Trail and Campground

As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and campers in the area will likely see and hear heavy equipment at work and hear noise associated with the drilling, Details open_in_new

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Redwood National and State Parks, located in California, is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth. Visitors come to walk among ancient redwoods, some over 2,000 years old, and to experience the diverse ecosystems that thrive in this unique environment.

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The parks offer a chance to connect with nature through hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. The tranquility of the towering trees and the sound of the wind through the leaves provide a peaceful retreat from everyday life.

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Redwood trees line a narrow dirt road.
Redwood trees line a narrow dirt road.

Things to do

Hike to the Tall Trees Grove
3-6 Hours · Winter/Spring

A half-day hike in the southern part of the parks for those ready for an adventure. A free reservation is need...

Bike the Davison/Streelow Creek Loop
2 Hours

Start at a meadow where elk gather before biking through dense, Douglas-fir forests that have grown back since...

Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail
45-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

A unique, beautiful, and popular location in the park. Getting here does require some planning, reservations a...

Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail
1-2 Hours · Winter/Spring

A majestic grove of redwoods next to the Smith River in the northern part of the park. This trail requires som...

Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail
30-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. Limited parking,...

Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail
3-5 Hours · Winter/Spring

A moderate hike with some steep grades and switchbacks.

Go Tide Pooling at Enderts Beach
60-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Tidepooling at Enderts Beach will bring you experience some incredible coastlines and give you a glimpse into...

Walk the Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) to Foothill Trail Loop
1-2 Hours · Winter/Spring

Located in the southern third of the parks, this family-friendly loop trail takes you under some of the talles...

Hike Zig Zag Loop

Walk along flowing Prairie Creek before ascending to ridgetop views in Prairie Creek State Park.

Watch Wild Elk

Watch Roosevelt elk at Redwood National and State Parks

Bike Redwoods to Beach on the Ossagon Trail Loop
Winter/Spring

Follow a 19-mile loop through old-growth redwood forests to the Pacific coast and back. The route combines Oss...

Bike Lost Man Creek Trail

Lost Man Creek flows through a landscape greatly changed from the 1960s when much of this area was clearcut lo...

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At a glance

Opened
1968
Open
Daily open 24 hours
Accessibility
Some areas wheelchair accessible
Address
1111 Second Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
Opening hours
Daily open 24 hours
Phone
7074646101
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Expect busy weekends, especially in summer.
Parking can fill up quickly, arrive early.
Dress in layers; temperatures can vary significantly.
Some trails may be steep or uneven.

Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Olson