Orick & Prairie Creek

Ossagon Trail

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A 1.8-mile hike-and-bike route from Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway to the north end of Gold Bluffs Beach, dropping about 700 feet through redwood and Sitka spruce forest. The map point identifies the trail, not parking.

Access details

Parking
Use the marked trailhead at parkway milepost 132.9; official information lists auto parking and a bicycle rack.
Viewpoint
The western trail reaches coastal forest and Gold Bluffs Beach.
Trail
Winter and spring can bring mud and flooding near the coast; pets and e-bikes are not allowed.
Public water access
Beach arrival is not a swimming-safety finding.
Water conditions
Keep required distance from any elk and check current 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.

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