Davison Trail
This multi-use trail follows an old logging road through a restored landscape.
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Davison Trail Details
Popular for both hiking and biking, the Davison Trail begins at a marked trailhead in the Elk Meadow Day Use Area. It can also be accessed via the Steelow Trail or at the south end of Elk Prairie off Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. The trail follows a former logging road that once lead to a mill. The park service has been restoring this area from its logging days, and it's now a thriving ecosystem where you'll pass wetlands, creeks, forests, and stands of redwoods. You can also choose to connect to the Lost Man Creek, Trillium Falls, and Elk Prairie trails. The Davison Trail is 3 miles one way.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Davison Trail
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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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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
