Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Murrelet State Wilderness

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Location: Humboldt County, California, United States

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December 20, 2023

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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is in Humboldt County, California, about 50 miles north of Eureka. This amazing coastal forest spans 14,000 acres, safeguarding ancient coast redwood trees. Co-managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the National Park Service, it's part of the renowned Redwood National and State Parks. The meadow bordering the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, featuring Roosevelt elk, is a park highlight. These unique grassy clearings within the redwood forest, locally known as prairies, lend the park its name.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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James Irvine, Fern Canyon, Friendship Ridge, and West Ridge Loop

22.8km

06:35

560m

Hike a difficult 14.2-mile loop through ancient redwoods, the unique Fern Canyon, and scenic ridges in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

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Zigzag Trails 1 and 2 Loop

5.93km

01:50

190m

200m

Embark on the Zigzag Trails 1 and 2 Loop for an easy hiking experience through the majestic coast redwoods of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This route, spanning 3.7 miles…

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