Trip Idea
Hour Or Two
Only Have a Couple Hours: Try Some of These Walks.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Simpson-Reed Trail
- Duration: 30–60 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. Limited parking, RV's and trailers not permitted.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Walk the Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trailhead
- Duration: 45–60 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
An iconic redwood grove in the southern end of the parks that is easy to walk. RVs and trailers are not advised on the narrow mountain road leading to this trailhead.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Walk the Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) to 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 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 located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Stroll to the Big Tree Wayside
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Big Tree Wayside Trailhead
- Duration: 10–30 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
For those short on time then this 5-minute walk will lead to some amazingly large trees.
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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: September 19, 2024