Drive along the 32 mile avenue of the giants to explore humboldt redwoods state park, and come by the visitor center between 10. Del norte coast redwoods state park prairie creek redwoods. The park was significantly expanded in 2002 with the 25,000acre 10,000 ha mill creek addition. Redwood natl park vs humboldt redwood sp eureka forum. The same map that is included within the park brochure that you receive when you check in for day use parking or camping. Also see pages 67 of the visitor guide for a similar map but with recommended scenic drives and short walks. Due to mountain roads, expect a 1 12 to 2 hour drive from most bay area locations. We drove from crescent city to avenue of the giants seeing many of the parks along the way. Henry cowell redwoods state park is a state park near santa cruz, california that is beloved for its old growth redwood groves that date back hundreds of years in addition to secondgrowth redwoods. Park 35 84 hikingequestrian trail hikingequestrian road 1 see am mcdon ld p s ee m mori al p portola redwoods s ta e park p p p p p p p p p p p p p p pescade ro c eek park complex memorial park sam mcdonald county park pescade ro c eek county park f ire memorial park mt. Alltrails has 33 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and more.
Redwoods state park the mission of california state parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of california by helping to preserve the states extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for highquality outdoor recreation. Del norte coast redwoods state park 600 17620 redwood. Three of those redwood state parksjedediah smith 1939, del norte coast 1925, and prairie creek 1925were encompassed by the creation of the national park in 1968. Del norte coast redwoods state park is a state park of california, usa, and a component of the redwood national and state parks. Here youll find maps focusing on specific campgrounds located within the national park as well as the surrounding state parks, and also a full park map. Established in 1968, redwood national park is located in northernmost coastal california, and is home to oldgrowth coast redwoods. Ellen t rail road sam mcdonald county park h eritag grove creek t rail 0.
Portola redwoods state park california state parks ca. After reading about humboldt and the ave of the giants, would we be missing anything by staying in this area and forgetting the natl. Best trails in henry cowell redwoods state park california. Maps are available for purchase from the visitor center or any open campground entrance station. Alltrails has 11 great hiking trails, running trails, walking trails and more. The avenue of the giants offers visitors a 32 miles 51 km drive through humboldt redwoods state park with eight stops along an auto tour of park highlights. Portola redwoods state park california department of. Three parksjedediah smith redwoods state park, del norte coast redwoods state park pronounced del nort, and prairie creek redwoods state parkwork in consort with redwood national park to protect the region, and all offer a remarkable number of ways to explore, learn, and discover. Merlo state recreation area patricks point state park trinidad state beach l a k e d a l d r iv e l o w e r a k e r o d n o r t h w b. Everything to know about redwood national and state parks. If you would like to purchase one by mail, please send. Publications, maps and brochures redwood national and state. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible yearround. The patricks point state park visitor center is a must stop for any visitor to this wonderful seaside and forested park.
State park provides visitors with their own secret place in a natural basin of evergreen forest. We lucked out and got some amazing weather so also had spec. The save the redwoods league acted to preserve these magnificent behemoths for future generations to enjoy. The park has over 100 miles 160 km of hiking trails. From the official brochure for redwood national and state parks.
Humboldt redwoods state park vs redwood national and state. Del norte coast redwoods state park usa attractions. Please help reduce waste by recycling at the provided containers. Western trillium and pacific rhododendron at lady bird johnson grove. Redwood national park 2020 all you need to know before you. You can also browse the bestselling redwood maps and guidebooks on amazon. Portola redwoods state park california state parks. Us 101 runs through humboldt redwoods state park, following the valley of the eel river, and intersects several times with the avenue of the giants, the main scenic drive. Planning a trip to eureka for two nights, to visit redwood natl park before heading backto frisco. I was wondering if anyone could recommend one of the redwoods parks over the other.
Looking for a great trail in big basin redwoods state park, california. Managed cooperatively by the national park service and california state parks, it is on highway 199, 9 miles east of crescent city. Looking for a great trail in portola redwoods state park, california. Official nps map of redwood national park, california. In the park s interior, youll find a visitor center, a native plant garden and a reconstructed yurok plankhouse village. Del norte coast redwoods state park 600 17620 redwood hwy klamath ca 95548. Hwy 1 winds in from the coast at dramatic wilson beach, and traverses. The other paved route across the park is mattole road, which runs alongside bull creek. Home of the worlds tallest trees, this world heritage site and international biosphere reserve protects nearly half of the worlds old growth redwoods, including champion specimens more than 370 feet 1 meters in heightor five stories taller than the statue of liberty. The trail maps on this website are based on the trail map of humboldt redwoods state park from redwood hikes press.
Portola redwoods state park is a park in california and has an elevation of 781 feet. Aurelia reinhardt redwood regional park activity calendar. In addition to a great forest of coast redwoods, the parks 1,077 acres also contain other evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Portola our mission a redwoods california state parks.
Best trails in humboldt redwoods state park california alltrails. Redwood national and state parks trail map, north redwood. The road leading to the 2,800acre park follows a ridgetop that drops down into a deeply shaded redwood forest. Mar 29, 2020 humboldt redwoods state park californias 3rd largest state park, with over 53,000 acres, and the largest old growth contiguous redwood forest in the world. A fourth became humboldt redwoods state park, by far the largest of the individual redwood state parks, but not in the redwood national and state. Alltrails has 21 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and. As california created a state park system, beginning in 1927, three of the preserved redwood areas became prairie creek redwoods, del norte coast redwoods, and jedediah smith redwoods state parks.
Driving directions to portola redwoods sp from highway 35, turn west onto alpine road, go 3 miles, and turn onto portola state park road. Best trails in portola redwoods state park california alltrails. Visitors to the park can go horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, and swimming in the south fork eel river. The entire pescadero park complex including sam mcdonald county park, memorial county park, and heritage grove are shown, and the trail connections to nearby parks on skyline ridge are also shown. Portola redwoods state park map california mapcarta. Lake earl state m o u n t a i n s c o a t r a n g e lake earl state wildlife area jedediah smith redwoods state park del norte state park prairie creek redwoods state park humboldt lagoons state park harry a. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis. Rockefeller loop trail closed california alltrails. Humboldt redwoods state park has approximately 100 miles of hiking, biking and riding trails. Recycling stations for aluminum cans, as well as plastic and glass bottles, are located throughout the park. Apr 9, 2020 national park that preserves an area of over 110,000 acres of redwood rainforest and 50 miles of scenic coastline in northern california. Redwood national park map redwood national park california. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window.
Use low gear as both these roads are steep and winding. Other old growth trees such as madrones, oak trees, douglas fir, and ponderosa pine trees are also on display at this park, as well as iconic wildlife like banana slugs who make their home in this. Im tempted to do humboldt redwoods sp because its so much closer, but i worry that id be missing out on a world heritage site if i dont do the bigger parks to the north. Looking for a great trail in humboldt redwoods state park, california. Best trails in big basin redwoods state park california alltrails. You can picnic or wake up to bird songs at one of three campgrounds.
Features all the redwood parks in norcal from the redwood national park to the many state parks. See tall trees at redwoods state and national parks. The 2019 visitor guide pdf, 6 mb is a 12page newspaper that is provided for free at our. Portola redwoods offers a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby silicon valley and the south bay. Currently, we monitor 121 plants at three sites in the park. Our detailed trail map provides topographical information on park trails and places of interest. Redwood national park all you need to know before you go. This is the most detailed map of the park and is printed on waterproof plastic. Named after the intrepid explorer, jedediah strong smith, jedediah smith redwoods state park offers hiking and nature trails, river access, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store.
Map of humboldt redwoods state park california humboldt redwoods state park map. By the 1920s, the jedediah smith redwoods state park, del norte coast redwoods state park, and prairie creek redwoods state park were created by the state of california to protect some of the finest remaining coast redwoods. The property is about half oldgrowth forest of coast redwoods and includes 8 miles km of wild pacific coastline. The park has since doubled in size, due to the efforts of such donor organizations as save the redwoods league. Note trail length, elevation gain, and estimated times for completion. Several group overnight camping areas are located within the park. Del norte coast redwoods state park map, ca natural atlas.
Portola redwoods state park campground map 9000 portola. Puts a different perspective on who we are and how we are interconnected with nature. If you have not experience redwood national park please make the time to do so. These magnificent trees can live to be 2,000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. Free trail maps are provided at the visitor center. Humboldt redwoods state park walk through the worlds largest stand of oldgrowth redwoods sure, you can simply stick your head out the window of your car to see towering trees lining avenue of the giants, a 32mile52kmlong, redwoodtrimmed stretch of highway 101.