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Drive Bald Hills Road in Redwood National and State Parks

Orick, California

3.0

Driving the Bald Hills Road was a totally unexpected treat when I visited Redwood National and State Parks. We only had a day to spend there on a week long California road trip but I was so glad that we made the decision to drive the road while visiting.While I came expecting, and was glad to experience, huge redwood groves and ocean views, the non stop vistas on Bald Hills Road were an added b...

Skunk Cabbage Trail

Orick, California

7.3 mi / 1539 ft gain

Redwood Creek Trail

Orick, California

15.6 mi / 1118 ft gain

Berry Glen and Lady Bird Grove Trail

Orick, California

5.98 mi / 1450 ft gain

Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood NP

Orick, California

4.0

1.35 mi / 92 ft gain

This hike starts in the parking lot of the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Picnic Area. As one of the more popular hikes in Redwood National Park, it is a good idea to get there early to secure parking and miss the crowds. To get to the parking lot from the Kuchel Visitor Center, travel north on Highway 101 from the center and turn on Bald Hills Rd just passed the town of Orick. After a few miles, you ...

Trillium Falls

Orick, California

2.68 mi / 469 ft gain

Trillium Falls trail is a nice little hike through a second growth and old growth redwood forest. The trail is lined with sweet smelling ferns and has plenty of shade the entire route. This would be good for a midday hike in summer. The trail starts from the Elk Meadows Day Use parking area. Start from behind the restrooms and walk down the paved bike path. Soon you will see a sign directing ...