Trip Idea
Half A Day
If You Have Half A Day and Don't Mind Some Driving
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Redwood National and State Parks
Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Stout Memorial Grove Trailhead
- Duration: 1–2 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
A majestic grove of redwoods next to the Smith River in the northern part of the park. This trail requires some planning about how you will access it. Hours can be spent on a summer's day relaxing on the banks of the Smith River.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Hike to the Grove Of Titans
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Front-Country Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Grove of Titans Trail
- Duration: 1–2 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
A newly open trail in the north that has an elevated metal boardwalk to protect the forest floor. The ancient redwoods on this trail have many interesting shaped branches called "reiterations". There is no parking for recreational vehicles or vehicles towing trailers.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Drive the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Scenic Driving
- Pets: Yes with Restrictions
- Location: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
- Duration: 30–60 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
A ten mile drive through the heart of the redwoods. You have to exit HWY 101 to see the big redwoods.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Walk the Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) - Foothill Trail Loop
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) Trailhead
- Duration: 1–2 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
Located in the southern third of the parks this fully accessible and family-friendly loop trail takes you under some of the tallest trees in the world and follows along a beautiful creek. There is parking, restrooms, and picnic tables close by.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Hike to Trillium Falls
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Trillium Falls Trail: Elk Meadow day-use area
- Duration: 30–90 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
Located in the southern end of the parks this is arguably one of the best family-friendly walks. It also has plenty of parking, picnic tables and restrooms.
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Last updated: October 12, 2022