Orick & Prairie Creek

Circle Trail at Big Tree

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A 0.2-mile level loop from Big Tree Wayside for a short walk among Prairie Creek old growth. It connects with Foothill and Cathedral Trees trails.

Access details

Parking
Use the signed Big Tree Wayside parking on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway; RV and trailer space is limited.
Viewpoint
The loop reaches the Big Tree viewing area and nearby old growth.
Trail
NPS lists a level 0.2-mile loop intended for a short visit.
Public water access
No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
Water conditions
This shares a trailhead with the broader Big Tree Wayside record.

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.

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campground · Orick

Elk Prairie Campground

A developed campground in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park beside forest trails and Elk Prairie. NPS notes that cabins are also available; current reservations and restrictions remain with the park.

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campground · Orick

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

A remote developed campground reached by narrow, unpaved Davison Road. NPS prohibits trailers on the access road and publishes vehicle-size and seasonal reservation rules.

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