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Cathedral Trees Trail
A short walk through awe-inspiring clusters of towering redwoods.
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Cathedral Trees Trail Details
Hiking the Cathedral Trees Trail gives you the impression you've stumbled into an actual cathedral; perhaps it's the towering pillars, hushed sounds, and muted light beneath the canopy. However, the name actually refers to the trees growing in a family group. This trail is also family-friendly, and passes some of the largest redwoods in the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Begin at the marked trailhead in the Big Tree Wayside parking area, or you can access the Cathedral Trees Trail via the Elk Prairie Trail or the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, across from the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. The fern-lined trail has a gentle grade and displays many examples of nurse logs, the fallen redwoods that support the growth of new plants and trees.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cathedral Trees Trail
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Circle Trail
A quick, level walk that allowing easy access to one of the park's largest trees.
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Big Tree Wayside
The Big Tree Wayside offers the quickest access to this gigantic redwood tree.
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South Fork Trail
A great short hike to see spectacular redwood trees and lush ravines.
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James Irvine Trail
This trail is a great experience for those who want to see the stunning scenery of Northern California.
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Prairie Creek Trail
A beautiful and moderate walk along Prairie Creek, with great forest scenery.
