Elam Backcountry Camp – Redwood Creek Crossing loop from Redwood Creek Trailhead Parking

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California

Humboldt County

Elam Backcountry Camp – Redwood Creek Crossing loop from Redwood Creek Trailhead Parking

Moderate

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13,268

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Elam Backcountry Camp – Redwood Creek Crossing loop from Redwood Creek Trailhead Parking

02:24

9.02km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Redwood National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.51 km

Elam Backcountry Camp

Highlight • Rest Area

This camp is used by hikers and horseback riders.
A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping. Here is the link to the Elam backcountry guide. nps.gov/places/upload/BC_Planner_Elam_2-17-2012-508.pdf(PDF)

Tip by

6.31 km

Redwood Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

the trail has you cross the Redwood Creek at a shallow part of the creek that is not at all deep, but I would be careful as water levels could change at different times of the year

Tip by

9.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

Surfaces

8.72 km

314 m

Elevation