Hike the Southern Section of Redwoods National State Park

The Southern Section of Redwoods National State Park has a variety of trails from Easy to Strenuous.

Miners Ridge/James Irvine

Miners Ridge/James Irvine is a moderate 11-mile (18-km) round trip hike through varied environments. Begin at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center. This trail follows an old trail used by gold miners in the 1800s. James Irvine is relatively flat, passes through spectacular old-growth redwood forests, crosses creeks, and ends at the 30-foot walls of Fern Canyon. Continue along Coastal Trail at Gold Bluffs Beach and pick up Miners Ridge. This trail follows a ridgeline that allows the heart to pump. Backpacking is possible with a stay at the Miners Ridge camp. Bring your own water.

Dolason Prairie

Dolason Prairie is a moderate 10-mile (16-km) round trip hike through prairie. Take the Bald Hills Road about three miles past the Tall Trees Access Road to the Dolason Prairie Picnic Area. This is an all-day hike with some steep grades and switchbacks through open prairie country. Check out a historic Dolason sheep barn along the way. The trail gradually descends into the Redwood Creek drainage through old-growth and second-growth redwood forests. This trail connects with the Tall Trees Trail. Bring your own water.

Lady Bird Johnson Nature Loop

Lady Bird Johnson Nature Loop is an easy 1-mile (1 km) loop through ridge-top redwoods. Take the Bald Hills Road (trailers and motor homes not recommended) off Highway 101 two miles to the parking lot. This is a 1-hour flat stroll through an old-growth redwood grove.

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