A park road climbing from US 101 east of Orick through redwood forest to open prairies and cultural landscapes; road surface and vehicle suitability change farther inland.
Access details
- Parking
- Use developed pullouts and signed trailheads only; this route record does not provide a single parking destination.
- Viewpoint
- Signed stops overlook prairie, forest, and the Redwood Creek watershed.
- Trail
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove and several backcountry routes connect from the road.
- Public water access
- No public swimming or river entrance is represented by this scenic-road listing.
- Water conditions
- Check current NPS road conditions before driving beyond the developed grove area.
Plan from the official source
Redwood National and State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.
Open NPS scenic drives ↗