Prairie creek redwoods state park

Trees that are so big you can drive through them? Yeah... You should probably visit Redwood National and State Parks first hand.

The Karl Knapp and Cathedral Trees Loop at Redwood National and State Parks is one of the best places to experience the redwood forest.

Looking for a forestry filled hike, even in the middle of summer? This hike through Prairie Creek State Park will fulfill all your dreams!

Set aside in the early 1920s by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. Prairie Creek, situated 50 miles north of Eureka off of Highway 101, offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. This park, along with Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are…

Distance: 7.9 miles / 12.7 km Some of the best hiking within the Prairie Creek Redwoods is done simply by connecting a number of different trails into a larger loop, so that you’re always seeing something different as you hike through these amazing old-growth forests. That’s why, if you’re looking

Elk Prairie Campground is located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and is part of the Redwood National and State Parks unit.

Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.0 km The Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail is one of the best kid-friendly hikes within the Prairie Creek Redwoods, and it’s often an overlooked trail by many visitors, meaning that you will likely have a very quiet experience on this short, easy trail. Ah-Pah Trailhead Parking Pa

The Redwood National and State Parks attract countless visitors to Northern California each year, and it’s a must on any NorCal road trip. This stunning region of California graces visitors with scenic coastal drives, old-growth temperate rainforests, and of course, the tallest trees in the world! It’s not surprising that Redwood National Park makes it ... Read more Top 10 Things to Do in Redwood National & State Parks

This stunning hike through the Northern California redwoods is an easy and rewarding loop trail that is accessible for all!

The Northern Coast of California is unlike any other and we quickly fell in love with the rocky shores, foggy/rainy days, and towering Redwoods. The Redwood Park System is unique in the fact that it is made up of one national park and three state parks and is jointly managed by both the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Needless to say, there is a lot to see and do in the Redwoods and we’ve put together a short list of our top 5!