Davison Road
This seven-mile scenic byway offers views of elk, beaches, and a beautiful canyon.
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Davison Road Details
This seven-mile scenic byway offers views of elk, beaches, and a beautiful canyon. Take Davison Road exit from US 101, 2.5 miles north of Orick, Calif. This route passes through meadows often grazed by Roosevelt elk as well as through second-growth redwoods, Gold Bluffs Beach, and ending near Fern Canyon. This is a worthwhile half-hour excursion off of the main thoroughfare. Davison Road is mostly unpaved, and motorhomes, RVs, and trailers are prohibited.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Davison Road
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0.3 mi away
Davison Trail
This multi-use trail follows an old logging road through a restored landscape.
0.3 mi away
Trillium Falls Trail
Trillium Falls is a short but scenic loop walk past wildflowers and a waterfall.
0.3 mi away
Elk Meadow Day Use Area
This day-use area is one of the best locations in the park to see Roosevelt elk.
0.8 mi away
Lady Bird Johnson Grove
This grove of redwoods is at a higher elevation than most offering more clouds and mist
1.3 mi away
Steelow Creek Trail
The Steelow Creek Trail allows biking and connects to Davison Road and the Davison Trail.
