Orick & Prairie Creek

Foothill Trail at Prairie Creek

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A 2.2-mile old-growth route paralleling part of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, with connections to Cathedral Trees, South Fork, Brown Creek, and Elk Prairie trails.

Access details

Parking
NPS identifies a trailhead off Cal Barrel Road about a quarter mile from the scenic parkway; no unverified parking pin is supplied.
Viewpoint
The route stays in old-growth redwood forest near Elk Prairie.
Trail
NPS describes a moderate, non-steep 2.2-mile route with multiple loop choices.
Public water access
No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
Water conditions
Check current Cal Barrel Road access before planning this approach.

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 ↗

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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Official property links are provided for planning. No live availability, price, ranking, or paid placement is implied.