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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
The majority of this 14,000-acre park is covered in old-growth redwood forests, including the legendary Big Tree, Corkscrew Redwood, and the Cathedral Trees.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Details
The majority of this 14,000-acre park is covered in old-growth redwood forests, including the legendary Big Tree, Corkscrew Redwood, and the Cathedral Trees. As one of the only old-growth forests remaining, it’s a designated World Heritage Site and listed on the California Coast Ranges International Biosphere Reserve. There are almost a dozen different hiking trails (ranging from .6-miles to 11.6-miles). While wandering down the trails, look for Roosevelt elks wandering through the meadows or forest. If you're visiting during the weekend from October to May, you can also participate in "Hike and Bike Day." The park closes down all its roads to vehicular traffic so that cyclists, runners, and dog-walks can explore at their leisure.
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Nearby Parks Around Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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1.5 mi away
Fern Canyon
A lush oasis inside of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, this canyon is marked by its vine and fern-covered cliffs, some of which stand nearly 50-feet tall.
1.7 mi away
Fern Canyon Trail
This is a pleasant loop hike exploring beach, forest, and canyon habitats.
1.7 mi away
Fern Canyon
Fern Canyon, a narrow canyon with ferns growing on both walls, lies at the end of Davison Road.
2.5 mi away
Gold Bluff Beach
Gold Bluffs Beach has a picnic area, campground, and a secluded stretch of sand.
2.5 mi away
Gold Bluffs Beach
Gold Bluffs Beach has a picnic area and campground and is a perfect place to watch the sun set over the ocean.
