A 1.4-mile forest trail through large family groups of redwoods in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The official southern trailhead is at Big Tree Wayside; other connections reach Elk Prairie and the scenic parkway.
Access details
- Parking
- Use the signed Big Tree Wayside parking area; the NPS notes additional access across from Prairie Creek Visitor Center.
- Viewpoint
- The trail passes old-growth redwood groups and nursery logs.
- Trail
- NPS lists a 1.4-mile moderate route and recommends checking current trail conditions.
- Public water access
- No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
- Water conditions
- This is a forest trail, not a swimming location.
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 trails south of the Klamath River ↗