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.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

5.0

(2)

hikers

#1.

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

#2.

Zigzag Trails 1 and 2 Loop

5.93km

01:50

190m

200m

Hike the easy 3.7-mile Zigzag Trails 1 and 2 Loop through majestic redwoods and along Prairie Creek in Humboldt County, California.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

#3.

West Ridge and Karl Knapp Trail Loop

15.4km

04:34

400m

Hike the moderate 9.6-mile West Ridge and Karl Knapp Trail Loop through ancient redwoods in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 210 m

Weather

Today

Friday 27 March

17°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Humboldt County, California, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Big Tree

Trillium Falls

Big Tree (Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway)

Giant Redwoods of Prairie Creek Trail

Prairie Creek Trail

Fern Canyon

Walk-Through Redwood Tree

Corkscrew Tree

Lady Bird Johnson Plaque

Fallen Tree Tunnel in Murrelet State Wilderness

Davison Trail

Hollow Tree Tunnel in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

#1.

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

#2.

Zigzag Trails 1 and 2 Loop

#3.

West Ridge and Karl Knapp Trail Loop

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️