Elk Meadow Day Use Area in Redwood National Park

Elk Meadow Day Use Area

This day-use area is one of the best locations in the park to see Roosevelt elk.

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Elk Meadow Day Use Area Details

This day-use area is one of the best locations in the park to see Roosevelt elk. The meadow was logged by timber companies, but has now been restored to its natural state as a habitat for the park's iconic elk. The day-use area is open 24 hours a day, is ADA-accessible, and allows pets on a leash no longer than six feet. Elk can be aggressive, so don't approach them and only view them from a distance.

Difficulty

Low

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Region

Davison Road

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Elk Meadow Day Use Area

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Davison Trail

This multi-use trail follows an old logging road through a restored landscape.

0.0 mi away

Trillium Falls Trail

Trillium Falls is a short but scenic loop walk past wildflowers and a waterfall.

0.3 mi away

Davison Road

This seven-mile scenic byway offers views of elk, beaches, and a beautiful canyon.

1.1 mi away

Steelow Creek Trail

The Steelow Creek Trail allows biking and connects to Davison Road and the Davison Trail.

1.1 mi away

Lady Bird Johnson Grove

This grove of redwoods is at a higher elevation than most offering more clouds and mist