Orick & Prairie Creek

Lyons Ranch Trail

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A four-mile round-trip Bald Hills hike through grassland and oak woodland to the historic Lyons ranch area. The map point identifies the trail, not parking or access to private land.

Access details

Parking
NPS identifies the marked trailhead about 17 miles up Bald Hills Road; no unverified directions pin is supplied here.
Viewpoint
The trail interprets prairie, oak woodland, and ranch history.
Trail
NPS lists a moderate four-mile round trip with about 400 feet of elevation change.
Public water access
No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
Water conditions
Check current Bald Hills Road and trail conditions.

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.