Redwood National and State Parks Reviews

Wander, wonder, gander, and whimsical! Perhaps magical and a grand place to look for banana slugs. Slow down and get out of your car and walk in the woods. Just a special place in the world.

I had a great time at redwood national park. The tourist services are fabulous. But after 5 hours, maximum, you just start thinking to yourself, “why are we still looking at a bunch of big trees?”

We passed a hotel and then we found the Klamath River Overlook. It was foggy and still there were many people looking at the overlook.

Some hiked to another overlook closer to the ocean.

We could see the ocean, even though the fog.

Even here there were rocks on the ocean.

We found some info panels: Whale watching, Spirit of the salmon and Marine mammals.

We eventually saw the beach. The ocean at the front and the river behind. It was beautiful!

What a beautiful place!

We always wanted to see the majestic redwoods and the way the climate is declining we wanted to see them before they are gone. It was so much fun to hike among the trees and hear the history. We flew into Sacramento and took a rental car through Chico and up and around the mountains and enjoyed the ride sightseeing! We even saw a deer!

This was amazing. Niki has always wanted to come to see the redwoods and we finally made it. We took a hike down one of the more popular routes and were so inspired by the beauty of this place.

If you have not experience Redwood National Park - please make the time to do so. This is close to a spiritual experience and will leave you in awe.

The tree energy is amazing. To breathe, touch, see these giant beautiful trees is close to heaven. At least once in your lifetime go to the redwoods.

I am still in aww over the Redwood trees. We took the short trail and the map that explains different things on your walk. Would definitely do this again.

We travelled along Hwy no 101 from Seattle to LA. Washington and Oregon have truly spectacular beaches. Not to talk about the magnificent redwood trees. The avenue of the giants was really somthing extra. Since 101 run through the park there is no admission fee. You just drive on and on looking up at the giants. Stopping here and there to take in the fact that these trees are huge. I strongly recommend to drive as long as possible on the smaller road, that run next to 101. The park is beautiful

Do the drive. Take the time to go through the ranger station, walk the paths, you ill not be disapointed.

Our visit to Redwood National Park was beyond belief. We never stopped being amazed by the shear beauty and magnificence of the park and the breathtaking trees. Never mind the incredible size of them just walking among them is magical. The trees and the beauty that surrounds them capture your heart and soul and you will never be the same.

Trail is four mile out and back, with over 1000 feet of elevation drop from trailhead to the beach. Returning to parking is quite strenuous as you gain the same elevation. Trailhead: Hwy 101, mile marker 16, a little over 9 miles south of Crescent City Harbor. We were there around 9am and mist and fog made the area feel majestic. Starting from around 1.7 mile, soil erosion compromises some parts of the trail, making them slippery and difficult to negotiate. There are two bridges along the trail. The second one has a sign that tells you trail beyond that point is closed due to bridge failure. People would carefully cross it anyway. If you turn around and hike back up, you would just miss the beach, and views of the coast but we didn't find the view any different from the rest of the California coasts. The part that impressed us most was the mist and fog clouding the redwoods.

Some roads are intermittently closed, as are some viewpoints. I drove around and also walked a couple of the trails, spending about three hours here. Leashed dogs are allowed in some areas. Magnificent trees, many well over a thousand years old. There were other visitors but fewer than I expected. Walking around here was like being in another world.

The huge trees of Redwood National Park really blew me away. Before coming here, I had an idea of what to expect, but I did not know how much I'd love being next to trees that are hundreds of feet old and hundreds of feet high. Redwood National Park is also located next to the Pacific Ocean so besides the trees, it also includes beaches. When we went in mid May, it was very rainy, cool and had a bit of fog too.

My husband and I spent some time exploring this magnificent area. I am so thankful there was foresight to preserve this National Treasure. Wonderful trails and fantastic views.

Beautiful place, on a good day, you may get to see Godzilla chasing Super Mario throughout the lakes and land. Note: may require mushrooms (local, plentiful) for this experience to appear in your plane of existence.

Drove through park and stopped at visitor center. This area and the other redwood parks in Northern California are worth the trip. Spent some time in Jedidiah Smith State Park up north and highly recommend.

What an amazing place!! So glad we came. Until you walk among these silent sentinels, you cannot fathom the enormity of these trees! Pictures just don't do these mammoth trees justice! See them for yourselves!!

It's a wonderful park to visit and look at the enormous tree's and maybe even drive through one. Beautiful!!!

A must do at least once in your lifetime!
Such a magic experience, easy connection to nature and feeling of peace.
The air is so fresh and the trees more impressive than any picture.
The camera won’t capture the true size and magic of this place.
So many hikes and trails for any level.

Being here was finally wonderful as it was a dream come true for my daughter and me.
At first it is a bit complicated to get there because the GPS sent us elsewhere, but we managed to get to the information office, there we were treated very well, they gave us a map and told us what area the redwoods are.
Explaining what it feels like to be here is not easy. The place is so magnificent, unforgettable and spectacular that I can only say that if you have the opportunity to go, do not hesitate.
There are different areas, different forms of trees, one more beautiful than another.
They're so big you look very small in the middle of them. I don't know how much time we spent here but it was special and unique. I recommend it 100%.

Worth the trip! I only had one day to explore, so I stayed south of the Klamath River, but there are many spots you can pull off to the side and go walking to explore. Research ahead of time to pick out where you want to go--but a couple favorites for me are the
1. Big Tree Wayside--decent parking spot with a few trails converging. If you only have time to do one stop--this is the one. You get a bit of everything close together.

2. Corkscrew tree was cool too. It's what it sounds like, and just a short walk from another stopping point on the side of the road.

3. Trillium falls was another good parking area (with restrooms) and a decent walk to the falls. The falls aren't massive or anything, but it's very pretty.

Stop at the visitor center on your way in to make sure you have a map that will help you find these things as you may or may not have cell service sufficient to rely on your phone or GPS. Many of the stop points have maps at them on the edge of the trail so you can stay oriented.

Awesome and amazing trees. Plenty of trails for all abilities. HWY 101 along the pacific coast adds to the attraction. Plenty of places to stay in Crescent and in Eureka, but not a lot in-between. A can't miss National Park.

This is just a magnificent place to see incredible Redwoods, the tallest tree in the world. The national and state parks work together to administer this area. Be sure to take the Newton B Drury Parkway to see the greatest trees.

Visiting the Redwoods is an awesome experience. The groves are quiet and majestic. It has got to be good for your blood pressure.
We had a wonderful time strolling among these giants.
Do Not Miss this experience!

A very different feel and national park experience. Because it is pieced together and jumbled around communities, residences, and commercial property the zoning makes you uncertain about whether the next turn will yield a natural treasure, a bait shop or an RV park. The main, in fact only, artery through much of the park is a two-lane road that twists and turns and leads to lots of antsy drivers in the rear window. Frequent mud and rock slides, as well as road construction, only add to the delays, so don't plan to do too much in a day. Visitor centers were pleasant and gave a good overall view of the park, but for some reason (maybe the difficult travel and extremely limited housing) personnel were surprisingly clueless about other areas of the park outside their own center. Because of the road I would recommend staying north in the park (Crescent City) and then south or central (Klamath, Eureka) so you don't spend your vacation time driving. Trillium Falls (pretty), Nickerson Ranch (serene), Hidden Beach (go at low tide), Enders Beach (great view) recommended trails. None difficult.

Every couple of years I have to go visit the old grandpas and grandmas to recharge my batteries. They never disappoint!! This year it was my birthday present!!!

It was a great experience to walk in this so well maintenance park. To walk between this big giant tree who are so old is blessing

It is hard to truly picture the magnitude of the trees until you see them in person. The drive is a bit long, as the trailhead is a bit remote. But, once you arrive, there is a lovely, easy hike around the trees. You’ll see trees on their side in areas. That really provides some perspective of how large they are. I’d give yourself around 45 minutes to 1 hour to explore the area, at a minimum. One suggestion, go to the restroom at the facilities along the highway prior to turning into the park as the restrooms at the trailhead are best left unvisited. I’ve been to other national parks where there is no plumbing in remote areas & it hasn’t been terrible, but this location has a reputation for a certain unpleasantness. Judging by the reaction from one of our friends, it lived up to its reputation that day.
Overall, the redwood forest is something I think is worth seeing at least once. It is a nice place to relax & take in nature.

Really enjoyed the park and all the associated state parks. You can see a lot in a day or keep busy for a week in the area. I think 3 days would be perfect - we stayed two days.

Klamath is where we stayed and it is centrally located.

Lots of great drives, hikes and photo stops in this incredible place.

Popular as home to the tallest trees on earth.The park is famous for 40 acre’ groove of towering old growth redwood trees’.Take a walk enjoying the spectacular greenary.The tallest tree is 277 feet in height and around 1500years old.Follow the self guided brochure and keep walking.Explore the “Fremont tree” - half burnt hollow tree wherein 7to8 people can easily fit into.There is the display of circular cut portion of a tree detailing its circular growth over the years.
You can hear the whistling sound of a train in the nearby ‘roaring camp railroads’ .The train trip in the forest is enjoyable.

Everyone should se these giants and walk amongst them. Definately brings you down to earth as a mere individual amongst these towering giants. Peceful and tranquill walking paths are everywhere for all to enjoy!

After five days in a dawn-to-dusk (and beyond) conference in San Francisco, and since Yosemite was closed due to wild fires, my wife and I revectored and instead drove up the coast to see Redwood NP. Crazy how the weather changed about 100 miles south of the park--had been 105 driving up the valley, right until it...wasn't. Temp started falling about a degree per mile, felt awesome.

We got to the park (Thomas Kuchel visitor's center) about 8:45 Am the next morning, right before it opened at 9:00. We wanted to get one of only 50 free vehicle passes they give out daily that allows you to drive down a closed access road (Tall Trees Access Rd), putting you right at the trail head of several trails. As we drove towards the access road on an old blacktop road, we rounded a corner and saw a 1-2 year old black bear walking down the road! He let us creep by, snapping our pics as we passed him--pretty cool! We were there on a Saturday in July, but the place was not crowded as we got there early; as we were finishing our hike several hours later, there was noticeably more people on the trail and it wasn't nearly as serene as during our hike. We hiked the Tall Trees trail, about 5 miles round trip, including the loop at the bottom near the river, 700 feet of elevation change each way...but just incredible. Words wouldn't due it justice. We took a small backpack and ate lunch on the gravel bar along the river at the bottom, along with a cold beer--was perfect!

Seeing these trees was a bucket list item for us, and was so moving to me. They are incredible and inspiring. We highly recommend the Howland Hill Rd in Jedediah Smith State Park (part of the Del Norte Coast northern part of the National Park). You can’t drive an RV or trailer there, but it’s an amazing scenic drive, and from which you can access the Boy Scout Trail and the Grove of Titans.

Check out the Redwoods if driving near PCH 101 or through Grants Pass, Oregon. We were able to drive through the park, check out another area with the big tree, and cruise a gravel road that swerved around those giant redwoods. A pretty cool place, anyway you slice it.

We were amazed at the size of these trees. We took many pictures and videos of the trees. People were so considerate at letting everyone stop to take photo's.

We only took a couple of trails - the rest of the time we stayed in our car. We were in a rental car so we couldn't take any dirt roads. What we could see was totally amazing! It's hard to fathom trees that big!! Definitely takes you to another realm!!!

These trees are amazing! The visitor center staff was extremely helpful and patient with my inquisitive kiddos. You can earn a Junior Ranger badge, choose from a good amount of hiking trails and see trees that are over 2000 years old...it was breathtaking.

The park includes beaches, grasslands and forests housing the tallest trees on earth! totaling Approx. 139,000 acres.

A must see in our opinion.

We spent a full day in the park. We are not hikers, but the trails we took were all easy and informative. I would especially recommend a stop at Big Tree and take the Circle walk. The park rangers were all very helpful and informative. For hiking enthusiasts This would be a perfect 2 to 4 day visit.

What not to like here.. We were stunned at how huge, old and giant these trees are! And the forest is abundant with easy access to hiking trails, state parks and KOA campgrounds. We drove around the forest stopping at view points to view wildlife and or hiking. We spotted many elks at the Elk view point and we were lucky to spot three brown bears happily munching on wild berries close to hiking trail. This is a must visit park in the US.

We really enjoyed our time here and there are so many awesome places to stop and explore. From the redwoods to tide pooling to fern valley this was so diverse and beautiful.

Walking amongst the redwoods is almost magical. The trees are do big. It is a shame that the bulk of these forests were not preserved as they are truly something special.

Drove from San Fran to the redwoods and this is how we made the most of it. On the way from San Fran to Eureka where we were staying the night we stopped at
1. Leggit Chandelier tree - a Tree that you get to drive through. Really fun tourist stop that takes less than 30 minutes

2. Stopped at Curiosity hill just to take some fun funky pictures really neat twighlight zone type of spot

3. Drove through the avenue of the giants as a short detour then got right back on the high way on the way to Eureka

4. Staying in Eureka we ate at AA bar & grill. A bar that THE MOST AMAZING STEAKS. It is after all the only thing on the menu order a side of mac n cheese bites also they are amazing. Also checked out the main street shops, really cool used bookstore with hundreds of books from classic to new. Then checked out the wine spot for some after dinner wine. The place was classy and cozy. People were super friendly and the wine was delicious.

5. Drove to the redwoods taking newton Drury scenic Parkway to see Elk prairie. ALWAYS stop by the prairie creek visitor center to check out conditions and which trails may be closed. Get there early so you can do the most with your day. I recommend being there for 9 am at the latest. (we got there at 11 am and still were able to do all of this but if we would have gotten there earlier would have been able to check out another hike perhaps).

6. Hiked James Irvine trail (5 miles one way) and saw beautiful gorgeous views and sites. Plenty to see. This led to Fern Canyon and to the beach. Absolutely gorgeous hike that wasn't challenging. There are other hikes but I feel that this gave us the most for the time.

7. Drove to the high bluff overlook. Beautiful sunset view. Also drove to klamath cove which is also a gorgeous view. Both of these spots did not require much time but were breathtaking. Klamath cove is known for whale watching but you must bring binoculars and be patient.

Done.

You can add many more stops to your trip if you have more time. There are plenty of wineries on the way from san fran to eureka/redwoods so if you have time make some stops.

We loved wandering through the Redwoods, and the quiet beauty that made us feel so small in the face of such grandeur. I can't wait to go again!

The Sequoia(inspite of the name of the park, tthe trees are not Redwoods.
Amagnificient drive through the forest is magnificant.

One of the most beautiful areas of the country. Checked another National Park off of our list. Just driving through the redwoods into the area, we were in awe.

The park was amazing. We have seen many redwood trees but this location was the best of all. There are many stands of trees and the walking was easy for the most part. We saw Elk and were lucky to see the interaction of the males in the fall. It was awesome. There are several different areas so expect to drive to access. Some of the roads are not paved. We stayed on the pavement and saw a lot.

In mid September, we flew into San Francisco airport, rented a car and drove up to Trinidad, California where we stayed 4 days while visiting the Redwoods. The Redwood National Park and surrounding areas were amazing. We traveled on Rt. 101 . The scenic drive through the Redwood National Park was very nice. We could pull off and hike trails. Bring an umbrella or poncho. It rained off and on several times a day.

Every American National Park is different, they describe Redwoods as walking with the Giants, and its true, amazing very tall trees, good trails to walk through, i think it was the size of the trunks that amazed me, they are just huge.

The main visitors center great place to get orientated. Beaches stunning and easy access for a walk. Surf was huge. We drove Drury byway, it was gorgeous and going east out of crescent city through jedediah smith forest was a great drive. Plenty of easy hikes and pull outs for pictures.

Short on time, so the National Park people at the Kuchel Center recommended this site. Just off US101, and just north of Orick, Clear signs. Up a winding, paved road to the parking lot, Land bridge for the trail goes back over the access road.
An easy walk on well maintained foot paths. Short path to the left to the LB Johnson dedication grove, and a longer path to the right that comes back to the dedication grove.
Absolutely immense trees. Unbelievably immense. What a beautiful place to see what a virgin stand of redwoods is all about. And, among the biggest trees, you can see seedlings starting their millennia lives to gigantic beings.

It’s like entering into another world. You already know that these trees are giants but just seeing them in person just put me in awe! Would love to make it back one day!!

Awe inspiring. Just walking thru these majestic giants was calming. We all enjoyed the quiet and scents of the plants and trees.

We were in town for a short time, but were able to walk the Lady Bird Grove. Was a bit busy, but really enjoyed all that nature had to offer!

An excellent National Park .Visited for the first time.Enjoyed the visit
during December.More enjoyable as the visit was with children and grand children.
Walking thru the woods having amaging Trees was a fantastic experience.

Spent 4 days exploring and hiking the redwoods. The trees are HUGE! Lots of short trails for quick hikes. The Tall Tree Grove was a wonderful hike. You must get a permit from the ranger station for this hike. Fern Canyon is another must see. You have to drive across a stream to get there. We were in a small small car and had no trouble crossing the stream, just go slow.
Definitely drive the Newton Drury Scenic Parkway. The views are worth it. For a easy and beautiful hike, Stout Grove Trail in Jedediah State Park.
Plan to spend several days exploring the redwoods. Bring food, water and hiking shoes. Bring a light jacket as temps in the mid to upper 60's.
If you have time, cont up the coast to Oregon. Wow!

Ah, so peaceful, so beautiful is this drive! The magnificent Redwood trees. When I was a child we were even able to drive through/under one of these giant trees! Don't think you can do that anymore!

These giant redwood trees that are centuries old have got to be seen to be believed. The trip up the hill to the seven thousand foot level is a bit harrowing but well worth the drive. This is truly on of the wonders of the world. Make time to at least drive up and see the beauty of this forest.

The park is huge...driving through it is like a magic drive with the tallest trees in the world on both sides of the road. The park is free and a must go

This is a just-see part of Northern CA! Beautiful scenery and quiet walks in the forest. Especially recommend the 1.5 no walk to the Ladybird Johnson Grove. Just crossing the footbridge alone is beautiful but all along the walkway you will see and br able to photograph all types of plants and trees that are enormous and really make you understand your place in creation! The grove itself is also scenic and the sense of tranquility really helped me to decompress and relax and forget about my hectic life for a while. Don't pass this up if you can spare the time. The drive is great itself, but get out and walk and really soak it in!!

This is a very unique national park. A pairing of oceanfront coastal wonder and a lush redwood forest filled with wildlife and wild flowers. We thoroughly enjoyed this park. It is very spread out and intermixed with tribal lands and state park areas. My best recommendation is to plan ahead for the areas you want to see and don't try to do too much on each day of your visit.

One of the most picturesque drives in America. Would have loved to pull off on some of the side roads and walking trails, but it was raining heavily and foggy so we simply drove through. Will definitely visit again when back in the area.

Absolutely beautiful parks. The trails are awesome and rated appropriately by the park services. Park rangers were really helpful too!

Take the Drury road through the redwood national park. ABSOLUTELY amazing. It was a drizzly day when we went through but it didn't matter to me, I've wanted to see them my whole life. They are majestic and put you in awe.

We drove through Redwood National Park while on a cross country trip during late May. The drive was scenic and beautiful, but we grew tired of the winding roads after a couple of hours.

We love to walk in the Redwood forest. The old growth trees are just so beautiful. It is hard to get a perspective of their size in a video or photo. It seemed like it was always cool & wet in the Park. You have to go & see these trees & forest.

This is a beautiful place to stop. Pack and pack out your own food and trash. There are amazing walking paths amazing Redwoods

I was told about Redwood as a child and knew it was supposed to be magnificent. Well it is more than that. After an 8 hour drive from Seattle it was worth spending almost a whole day here- could have done another day too. Get on the sky lift and see these magnificent giants. Walk through the trails and be in awe of where you are. It was exhilarating.

Take the time to drive the Avenue of the Giants. Stop at the entrance to pick up a free brochure and stop at the recommended car stops. Unfortunately we did not have time to hike all the routes associated with these stops, but just walking a minute or two into the forest and experiencing the absolute silence in the presence of these ancient giants, made us wish we have planned our route better to allow more time here! The trees are huge, beautiful, almost overwhelming. Nature at is very best.

A must do trip for everyone. The trees are magnificent. The ocean beach is great. We found several elk as well.

Take the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. It's a slower drive through the park than skirting the edge on highway 101. You get to experience the redwoods: sights, smells, sounds. There is a nice visitors center next to a huge meadow at the southern end of the drive, and it is quite possible that you will see elk. (We did.) There are various turnouts and highlights along the road.

Among the things I have to see: the tallest trees in the world. This definitely exceeded my expectations. A beautiful place and a stunning view😍 you feel so small in that forest. One sure thing...humans will never be able to create as beautiful things as nature does. We definitely have to protect it. That's the only thing we can do

Redwood National Park does not accept tickets, but the magnificence is absolutely not discounted. From the high-rise in the clouds of the Big Tree to the natural tree holes covered by the serpent, every step is a natural surprise. On the way, we also see a fallen shrine tree, carved into a church-like space, the sunshine sprinkled through the gap, and it was quiet and majestic. There is also a giant species of bacteria that grew up on a dead tree, the cycle of life is fully represented here. After leaving the forest, we headed to the viewing area of the Twin Islands on the coast, standing on the cliff side and looking over the two islands side by side, the moment shot by the waves was spectacular. Having the forest and sea views at once is definitely worth a trip.

This park and the adjoining state parks are absolutely incredible. There are numerous easy trials to hike for families that access many old growth Redwood trees. Excellent park for people of all ages. Rangers are extremely helpful in planning and way finding. The weather is mild all year round. Visited in July and August and the temps were really never above mid 70's. Wildlife can be seen throughout the park including Stellar Jays (birds) , Roosevelt Elk and if you are lucky there are even areas where whale migrations can be watched. To my recollection there was not an entrance fee to enter any portion of the park. If you can possibly in the area you must see this area.

The park covers a large area, with many stopping places and trails with the largest redwoods identified. We also saw several Elk and were able to stop close to them. Although we were amazed by the redwoods here we thought the Humboldt Redwood State Park was even better.

I used to stay Santa Clara California or say bay area. Me and one of my friend visited Redwood National Park as we want to explore nature and do some kind of good hiking. We started around 5 am morning from Sunnyvale and reach to national forest around 7 am morning. Road was awesome beautiful nature all around the road. it is hilly road and nice valleys, forest, Ranches . some are the good view points specially for sun rise and sun set. We pay the entry fee for per vehicle $10 by dropping the money in the envelope into drop box available outside the Visitor centers. Visitor center opens around 8 am. Therefore if you are reaching there before 8 am then you hav eto drop the fee before entering into the park to avoid the fine. There is a parking place around the Visitor center ( infornt as well as other side of road ). There is a map available online as well as inside the forest for various trail for hiking. nice views and nature .. nice, tall, big redwood trees. The major disappointment is nothing is available there to eat. you have to carry your own food. There is booking options online also for camping or overnight stay.. Very few slots are available. so if you are thinking over the weekend or long weekend during holiday time.. please book well in advance. but nice and must visit place for hikers and nature loving people.

Wow!!! This place is beautiful. Even our young grandchildren were impressed with the beautiful trees. Very peaceful during the ‘off season’. A visit to this park is highly recommended.

My adult son and I absorbed our surroundings with all of our senses. We breathed the air. We listened to the forest's voices. We watched the sunshine dapple among the towering trees. Just standing there was like being in a state of prayer.

We visited the Redwoods from the north to the south with our 23 year old son. We were all amazed at the size and beauty of the trees. The trails are very nice and easy to walk. September was a great time to visit. Nice weather and less tourists. Everyone is back to school. Many opportunities for great photos. A must to see in your life time. Spectacular!

Seeing the Redwoods has been a bucket list item of mine for a while and they did not disappoint. Beautiful huge trees along the Pacific coast. So many places to hike and explore with rivers, the ocean, and these beautiful giants all around. Its hard to describe the beauty and peacefulness of this place.

It would be easy to simply think of Redwoods as a forest park, as we did hike in two groves with the tallest trees in the world but visiting it exposes that it is so much more. It is meadows and mountains, creek valleys and shorelines. It is unique wildlife like Roosevelt Elk and banana slugs as well as whales and sea lions. It also is not just a National Park but 3 California State parks that protected groves 50 years before the NPS. Finally it has incredible forest scenic drives but also amazing mountain overlooks.

I knew about the Redwood trees and forest and those did not disappoint. However, I was blown away by the diversity here. During our 2 half day visits, we saw three groves, Tall Trees, Lady Byrd Johnson and Prairie Creek, drove the best scenic drive in the Redwoods area, Newton Drury Parkway, got to visit the beach at the Kuchel VC as well as the best mountain overlook above the fog and see wildlife Roosevelt Elk and banana slugs in Prairie Creek Park. This does not include things like kayaking, horseback riding or visiting Fern Canyon.

It may start with the tallest trees in the world, but there is a lot of other things to do here. I greatly enjoyed my time here and wish I had had more. I highly recommend you take the time to visit Redwoods National Park and her sister state parks as well.

I can confidently say that this was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken! The sheer size of these towering redwoods is something you have to see in person to truly appreciate. Pictures don’t do justice to how massive and awe-inspiring these trees are. I live in Fresno, so I’ve spent a lot of time at Yosemite, but this was a completely different experience the atmosphere, the scenery, and the overall vibe felt peaceful, untouched, and magical.

My friend and I spent the day exploring different trails, taking in the breathtaking views, and spotting wildlife along the way. The weather was absolutely perfect cool, crisp air with just enough sunlight peeking through the trees to make everything glow. Unlike other parks that can feel overcrowded, this place felt like a secluded natural wonder where you can really connect with nature.

Highlights from My Visit:

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail – A peaceful and easy hike with stunning views.

Avenue of the Giants – Driving through these massive trees was an experience in itself.

Berry Glen Trail – A bit more challenging but worth every step, especially after recent rain.

The best part? Every part of this park feels unique. One moment you're walking through misty trails, and the next, you’re seeing the sunlight bounce off the ancient redwoods, making the entire forest glow. I also captured some incredible wildlife shots—birds, deer, and even a few small critters along the way!

Tips for First-Time Visitors:

Arrive early in the morning to enjoy the trails with fewer crowds.

Bring layers—the temperature can change quickly throughout the day.

Take your time and soak it all in—this isn’t a place you want to rush through.

If you’ve been to Yosemite before, be prepared for a completely different but equally amazing adventure.

If you’re anywhere near California’s Central Valley, this is a must-visit destination. I left feeling completely relaxed, refreshed, and in awe of how beautiful nature can be. Already planning my next visit.

Moath Ibrahim

We spent a lot of time in these areas. The trees are incredible and we were lucky we didn't have a lot of traffic when we visited. Plenty of stops for photos. Wonderful place to put on your list to see.

Took the 254 hwy. 31 miles of Super beautiful country. The trees were right up next to the road. There were lots of pullovers and Auto tours to read about.

It was great family stop , all of us enjoyed the nature . The hikes were wonderful. Hiking around the the old redwood trees was great experience. The beach walk was also enjoyable. Very relaxing trip.

The State and National Redwood parks are combined to protect the coastal redwoods. There are several visitor’s centers within the parks to provide information and help people choose their hiking trails.

Awesome Place to Visit and spend time! Family Oriented and Safe Place to Visit with your Family!!!!!

You really cannot describe these trees in a way another person can appreciate. You have to see them yourself. Lots of areas to explore, easy to drive in the area, lots of pull outs available. Lots of hiking opportunities for all levels of hiker.

This is a must do on your bucket list. The trees are amazing and being in amongst them to sit and imagine their history is awe inspiring. I also love all of the tourists scampering about in amazement just like me. The gift shop was nice too with helpful tips.

We went to crescent city, California. Staying 1 night. Left next day, driving down Hwy 101,stopped at Mystery of the trees. We went on the tramway up on the mountain to see more of the redwoods.

Fantastic & magic . We couldn’t have gone to a more majestic outdoor destination. Walking in this forest gives you the sensation that you are walking by wise giants full of life and history.
Views roads all is breathtaking....absolutely recommended.

We did scenic drives and some day hikes. Enjoyed the Trillium Falls trail the most. Not crowded and a good trail through the giant redwoods. The Stout Grove and Lady Bird Johnson trails were also good but lots more people on them.

What amazing tress. You have no idea the scope of size of three trees until you are up close and personal. The mammoth size of these trees just blows you away. There is lots of hiking paths when it is not a rainy day.

What a great place to visit and see some unforgettable places! So many great photos and pictures to count, and our family just really enjoyed our visit to one of the bucket list places in the US. If you are visiting, so many hikes to see. I recommend the Avenue of the Giants as a must-see spin-off if driving through the area.

We did two hikes in the Redwoods along with the Newton B Drury scenic drive and they all were lovely. We did the Trilium falls hike, which you can turn around at the falls and go back the way you came or finish the loop. Then we did the Lady Bird Johnson Grove hike, which is a big, easy loop. I kind of wish we had gotten the permit for the Fern Valley hike as I heard great things. Overall, it's an amazing experience that we highly recommend.

We visited the Redwoods when we first moved to the PNW and now 2 1/2 years later we've decided to come back again and see some new parts the we weren't able to last time.
On this visit to Redwoods National Park we went to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park where we did the Brown Creek trail, Lady Bird Johnson Grove and went to see the Big Tree.
Then we visited Fern Canyon this is one of the only areas that has a fee. I believe it was $8.
Fern Canyon was made famous in Jurassic Park 2, it's literally a narrow canyon covered all over from top to bottom in ferns. I see why Spielberg chose it for filming.
Do your research before you go since it can be closed due to the water levels. Plus make sure you have an off road vehicle for the drive to the trailhead I wouldn't want to do it in something that's not all wheel drive.
Plan to wear active clothing and appropriate shoes. Your feet and ankles will most likely get wet.
We visited in May and my DH and I got wet up to our ankles and maybe a little past that a couple of times.
Most people use the logs to cross over and hike through the canyon, if you can't balance yourself perfectly on the precarious logs then you'll get wet.
It was a lot of fun, but also be very careful.
I wouldn't recommend it to very small children.
This is a beautiful, stunningly gorgeous canyon.
We're so happy to have been able to visit this wonderful natural beauty.
We also went back to Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State park and did the stunning drive through it.
We also stopped and hiked Stout Grove this time.
We love our National and State parks they are so important to us and we will continue to visit them and protect them.

If you have limited time start with the Trillium Falls hike. The falls are small but everything else about the hike is magical. It’s an easy loop with majestic redwoods surrounded by giant ferns.

A forest ranger at the Hiouchi Station explained to me that the Redwood National Forest encompasses several state parks to include:
Smith River Recreation Area
Tollwah Dunes
Patrick’s Point
Jedediah Smith
Prairie Creek Redwoods
Del Norte Coast Redwoods
Humbolt Lagoons State Park
Fort Humbolt
Trinidad State Beach
Pelican State Beach
Little River State Beach
Azaelea State Natural Reserve
AND probably other areas I’ve missed.

With good maps in hand, lots of visits to ranger and visitor stations and a dose of courage, I managed to visit and enjoy each area! I visited in August driving through and returned for September deep exploration. What an amazing trip. Be sure to take enough time to soak it in deeply. Get lost, explore. It was a lifetime experience that will last forever in my memories!!!

Hard to describe. I'm a 61-year-old woman who turned into a child as I stared in awe of these majestic trees. MUST see.

We started at Tom Kucher Visitor Center, spent day 1 walking around Prairie Creek - 6 mile loop from Golden Beach around to Fern canyon and back. Phenomenal! Then drove up to Crystal Cove and walked down to the black sand beach. Rocks and waves crashing into them. Pacific coast magnificence!
Day 2 raining, but drove to Avenue of Giants and took 4 small walks. Equally beautiful and lots of information at the Humbolt Redwoods visitor center. Two days was perfect. Ready to head down pacific coast highway tomorrow. Hope the sun comes out!

We travelled from Sfo took 6 hours. We had started very early and we reached around 9.30 .
Spend some quality time walking through the giants . The feeing is unique . It makes you feel how small are we . We are accompanied by a one and half year old . We stayed in Eureka. While driving back came through the avenue of giants which is must . It is a auto tour , you just drive through the 31 miles . Will definitely go there again.

Redwoods National Park is a treasure. How lucky are we to have this park to visit the majestic redwoods! It’s free (I would be fine if they charged a fee to help pay employees and to maintain the park), and every hike we took was outstanding. The trails are well marked and easy to follow. Their maps clearly delineate easy, moderate, and strenuous trails. They even have Accessible trails. We were so impressed with the cleanliness of the park, the professionalism and friendliness of Park employees, and the variety of trails that allow you to immerse yourself in the Redwood habitat. Thank goodness there were forward-thinking people willing to fight and pay to save these precious giants from the logging industry. Their preservation is a gift to us all.

the tree is so tall an dis so cool i would really recommend going there. i love the nature and all the noises i heard. some of the roads were closed but that is so ok so for whoever goes enjoy the time there.

On your drive through Redwood State Park in California you are going to come across a small viewing area where the Elk are within yards of you. Don't get too close as the dominant male will charge. It's worth the photo opportunity to stop. My pictures will show you exactly that.

Spent 2 days in the forest (was there on a business trip) and I did enjoy the silence..... there are hardly any people around.

The Redwoods are amazing and occassionaly there are some traces of tourists.

Problem: No parking space provided. You need to park at the South end of the Park and cross the 101 HW...

All of the areas were absolutely amazing & it was so much fun to get out & hike in the midst of these gorgeous trees. Totally amazed!

relaxing and peaceful the green and reds and a nice fresh smell of the redwood forest it's relaxing to walk, bike, or walking the dogs.

The Redwood Forest is so grand and magnificent it is hard not to be in awe. The trees alone are incredible, and the many trails and small info-stands all around the park make it a interesting and fun area to hike in. Definitely a place to go both with friends and family, no matter if you are a outdoorsy person or not. Truly a must see park!

Pick one or see both Redwood National and Jedidiah Smith Parks- Stoudt Grove is a wonderful place for a "Walk the Woods". Recommend early mornings before the crowds show up.

As soon as we passed the sign coming from Oregon into Cali, right away was the biggest tree we've ever seen! It took our breath away. You don't even have to get off the 101 to see these amazing trees. A must!!

dense forest next to coastline with plentt of elk sightings. drove from south of the forest on 101 highway. there wasn’t a main entrance like other national parks so suggest downloading the map. map plaques are at each of the rest stops or sightseeing area. if you want a hard copy of the park map then head to the visitor center. thomas kuchel visitor center road is only open when visitor center is open - 9 am to 5 pm. many of the sightseeing areas aren’t we’ll mark so definitely need to rely on a map. i was able to make a complete loop of the national park from south to north and back down south. here’s my suggested list in order of the drive from south to north:

*Thomas H Kuchel Visitor Center
*Trillium Falls - 2.5 miles full loop hike; one way to falls is .3 miles
*Fern Canyon
*Prairie Creek Visitor Center - not many parking space at the visitor center as people park there for the various hiking trails nearby
*Big Tree Wayside
*Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway
*Trees of Mystery - paid tour, gift shop, big statue of paul bunyun & his ox
*False Klamath Cove
*Crescent City - check out the lighthouse

Just as beautiful as the Ocean coast line. This was my first trip to the red woods. We came to the gate of Giants and spent the day walking though the various stops and parks in this wonderful place. Bring your camera and a good pair of walking shoes. Give your self plenty of time. Maybe even a few days to enjoy everything this place offers. I reccomend you research what you can about this park before you venture in because there is a lot to do and see. I loved this place.

There is a reason why these trees are tagged one a kind in the world. The moment we entered the Redwood National Park road, it was surreal and a whole another world. Most of the hikes we had chosen were open. We stayed in Crescent City and were able to do the following: Fern Canyon, Newton B Drury scenic parkway (Elk Prairie), Cathedral Tree hike (Big Tree), False Klamath Cove, Crescent City beach, Trees of Mystery (we only spent about 2 hours here and tickets cost $20 each).

Have been waiting for convenient Tesla Superchargers to be built before we made this trip. Redwood National Park is worth the drive! If you only have one day, start at the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center, get information, use restrooms, and watch the film (small TV screen…can problem get better idea on YouTube videos). We drove in going northward from Arcata. Head north to see High Bluff Overlook. The trail was wet (almost a stream), so wear appropriate shoes or you’ll be walking in a marsh. Drove back out the windy on-lane bumpy road back to hwy101, got off on NewtonB Drury Scenic Parkway. Magnificent trees OTW. In you only have short time, just stop at the “Big Tree” for photo ops, and walk the way trails, you’ll get the full Redwood experience. If more time you can drive south to the entrance of the Lady Bird Johnson Grove too, walked across the footbridge, and do the one mile round trip trip. Our highlight was the Big Tree area. Definitely do that.

Absolutely fabulous! I came for the trees and the area provided. :) The parks are well kept, with visitors centers, nice drives, lots of pull out spots, and many hikes. I greatly enjoyed my visit. A must see!

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR SURE. But, most of the pullouts where exploring was easy were packed. So we mostly just drove through but did get some good pics

My husband and I spent 2.5 days exploring Redwoods National Park and State Parks. The park is spread out and when we went, there was quite a bit of construction on US 101 that you had to contend with. I would recommend checking out CalTrans website if you are in the area. Until you actually see the Redwoods in person, you cannot appreciate how tall these trees truly are. They are truly extraordinary. (Thank goodness for the vertical pano option on the iPhone!).
At times, hiking in the groves, it felt like you had the whole trail to yourself. The perks of going in the off season. If you are short on time, Jedediah Smith and Prarie Creek are two areas of the park I would recommend focusing on. Lots of the old growth Redwoods are located there. In addition to the trees, the coastal portion of the park was beautiful. We also saw Roosevelt elk and sea lions. Definitely drive Howland Hills Road.

It always amazes me to see the redwoods from crescent city down the coast there are many many state and national parks areas
Start at the visitor center in crescent city and go from there

I lived in California for parts of Middle and High School, but we never checked out the Redwoods.

I am so glad, many years later, we fit it in to our most recent vacation. What a beautiful park, so well maintained and I loved how easy the walking trail maps were.

There is something for everyone to see, to do and to experience here.

The beach was so clean and we managed to find a couple white rocks. I was hoping the water was warm enough to swim but that wasn’t the case.

Any of the trails in the old growth stands are magnificant. If you don't have the time or can't walk real far take the trails into the forest from the Praire Creek visiitor center. You can also drive to or walk to the beach and visit fern canyon whichi is pretty amazing. One of my favorite trails takes you to the Lady Bird Johnston Grove.

We visited all of the Visitor Centers and found the National Park Rangers availability and assistance unequaled! They were willing to give advice and they were very knowledgeable about all parts of the Park. The Park itself is tremendous, walking the trails under the amazing Coastal Sequoias was mesmerizing! A visit to the Big Tree should be on everyone’s bucket list!

Redwoods National and State Parks include Del Norte, Prairie Creek, Jedidiah Smith State Park, and Redwood National Park. We didn't see any distinct lines separating them. All were off Highway 101. We did lots of research before planning this trip and there are about a million things you could do but what we decided on was this:

We stayed in Crescent City CA, which is just North of most of the mentioned areas. We started early in the morning driving south and took the Newton B Drury Scenic byway-which is a jaunt off the highway and loops back onto 101 further South. Off this route is the "Big Tree Wayside". Stop there.

Once back on we drove south to Orick. We drove by Elk Prairie and Elk Meadow and into Ladybird Johnson Grove. We spotted a bear running across the road on our way in! So exciting! Here we parked and walked a loop.

From there we headed North and drove Howland Hill Road in Jedidiah State Park from the south end to the northern end which ends in Crescent City. I was a little nervous after reading about this road because it is unpaved and it was rainy day. I am so glad we decided to go for it. It was absolutely the best thing we did on this trip. Go slow, watch for cars coming from both ways. The road is very narrow and there are parts where you may have to move over, or back up to let other cars by coming from the other direction. It was o worth it. Here, we walked through Stout Grove. There is a flat easy loop and other longer loops that branch off of it.

We spent 1 day dedicated to the redwoods on our trip and I feel like we saw everything we wanted to. Stop at overlooks and waysides. Get out of the car and walk when you can. Listen, we are old and fat but we really tried to not be deterred. There is plenty to see without having to hike 5 miles. This place is enchanting!

You really can't tell just how big these trees are until you see them in person! Its unreal. They are so majestic and we enjoyed our drive through the National Park. We saw huge trees and some beautiful coastline....and its all free! This place should be a must on everyone's bucket list!

Summer is busy. Go hike first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds. Trillium Trail is excellent. The moose are alive and well. Nice visitor's center.

I enjoyed the trails in and out of this park immensely. The redwoods were amazing and when on the trails one is transported to another time and place. The area is so sacred as the trees are so amazing! There are many easy to moderate hikes and with a good trail map, you can spend a full day or more in this park. I found myself running out of daylight as I hiked in this and other redwood parks/forests along the coast. It was so magical to be there.

This place is amazing! Definitely a must see! Is like stepping in a different time! Made me think of the dinosaurs era! 😱

You must see these trees. But you HAVE to get a pass to park and get into the park in advance. Pathway is very easy to walk, you can take a wheelchair. Worth the visit.

There are Redwood National and State Parks. These parks are preserving a national treasure of beautiful trees which happen to be extremely tall. I walked around looking up and looking at downed trees. I learned a lot about how much dead trees contribute to life in the forest as well as marveling at the living ones.

A must see when traveling to the California Redwood area. Stop at the ranger station and get information about all the short and long hikes.

These trees are beyond huge and the bark almost feels soft. As you drive through you, and you car, feel tiny. When you get out and walk around you feel even smaller. It’s amazing that these trees grow like they do but really only in this area. Definitely a gorgeous drive, take your time and enjoy. Get out and just breathe.

We just loved walking around Redwoods National Park. We walked on the Lady Bird Johnson Trail. It was magnificent and we took so many great pictures to share with our friends.

We went to the Redwoods with the three little ones in tow (6, 4, and 6 months old). We started the day out from Crescent City and within minutes everyone was glued to the windows and wanting to get out to see the giant trees (well not the 6 month old). The natural beauty of the the Redwoods was amazing. Plenty of places to pull off and plenty of hiking trails. Highway 101 runs through the park and there are several other route to follow through the park as well. Very easy trails to walk a short distance (I am guessing there are longer and more challenging trails as well). We spent about 3 hours total driving through and stoping at different parts in the park. We carried the baby in a carrier while the boys easily walked. I suggest the Avenue of the Giants route. Not very crowded which were worried about, but it was Wednesday. Dress in layers!

Redwood National Park is along Route 101, but there are state parks that sandwich it on either side, too. Frankly, who cares if a mammoth tree is in a state or national park, right? I've never been intimidated by a tree until I saw these. They are almost spooky in their size and while a lot of nature doesn't phase my 20-year-old daughter, she was taken aback by their presence. Route 101 can be a real beast and if I never drive it again, I'll shed no tears, but this should be as high up as places like Grand Canyon or Mount Rushmore on people's bucket lists as attractions to see.

My husband and I visited from the midwest in July. The weather was an amazing break from the hot temps. I hiked in pants, long sleeve tee, hoodie or a light jacket for two days. Definitely take the time for a good hike, not just the side of the road giants. Hiking through the forest is absolutely magical. It is so quiet and peaceful and the ground is so soft. We left our kiddos at home and I am so glad we were able to walk through the trees holding hands and not listening to kids complaining about the long hike.
Make sure to bring a picnic lunch as there are few places to stop and eat. Also bring along a pair of water shoes as some of the hikes may take you to a beach. I had binoculars that came in handy in Elk Meadow.

Absolutely amazing!!! Most spectacular views!! Like a never ending New York City forest. Was nervous with driving thru trees

The nature was amazing but the signs need some work they are difficult to see from the road wherw these trails are. Comparing to zion it is not well marked. Sometimes the trail sign is only visible from one side of the road. We did not have to show our national park pass. Not crowded this time of year plus covid. Need a few days to hit the major trails. Don't expect much town or restaurant activities.

If you love the outdoors then the forest is a must if in north island . The air os so crisp and clean and refreshing. The beautiful trees tower above while the group js covered in many ferns of all different sizes. The only sound you will here is that of the first insects - magical

There are a number of hiking tracks that can be followed from 30mins in length to 8 hours so there is something for everyone. A couple of the shorter tracks can accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs

There are also a number of cycle tracks and horse riding tracks

Loved it and could have spent much longer here

So much to do and see especially if you love big trees, the outdoors, rivers and ocean. Hikes from easy and short to long and strenuous. Picnicking and camping in beautiful settings. Only 4% of the Redwood Kingdom was saved, but glad at least that much avoided the saws and axes.

We stopped by this Beautiful Nationalpark on our way to Oregon. It’s amazing to see how huge these redwood trees are! There are many trails that you can enjoy in peace.

Wow I had never seen redwood trees before, they are HUGE! It is hard to imagine how tall they are, some of them we couldn't see the top of the tree. This is really a beautiful place

This is a huge park, and we had just a day. Parts of it were closed off due to wildfires. We took in the Kuchel Visitor Center at the south end of the area, and the Ladybird Johnson Grove. Turns out many others had the same idea - there's limited parking up at the Grove! I dropped off our family to start on the hike while I went up the road to turn around and wait awhile. It was a beautiful spot to hang out in the mist and huge trees! 15 minutes later, I came back and was lucky to find a parking spot. This trail is actually wheelchair accessible - I saw and spoke to someone using a chair on the trail!

There is just something about being in a Redwood Forest that you have to experience to understand. The huge trees, the smells, the humidity, the quiet and calm of the forest if you can find an area with nobody around. I've been to a handful of Redwood Forests and they all feel a bit surreal or "mystical" to me. I love it here.

The popular trails are obviously great, but take time to pull off the road at a small trail head and just wander into the forest a bit with nobody around. It will be something you will always remember.

Highly recommended.

We drove through a long dirt/gravel road through the Redwood National Park, passing countless massive trees. The road through is tight especially if another car is coming towards you. There are several pulloffs where you can stop and get some pictures. It was so quiet and peaceful and we loved our time there. It was amazing and definitely on the go back to list if possible.

We had been to California numerous times but never saw the redwoods so since it has always been on our bucket list, we added this amazing State & National Park to our trip to the Oregon coast and we are so happy that we did. Words can't describe what it feels like to be amongst these huge, beautiful trees. Our National Parks are wonderful and this one shouldn't be missed. Our only disappointment was that we tried to find the tree that you drive-through but never did - the signage to get there could have been better.

Stayed at Jedediah Redwood Park. Nice clean and really family oriented. The drive through the redwoods was amazing and stopped along the way to hike some of the small loops. Lots of ferns and huge redwoods

We had a good time and was so amazed by such huge trees. It was a bucket list for my partner and she wasn't disappointed.

Park your car and take a walk through these magnificent trees. Let your senses take over and be transformed into serenity.

Writing this review after visiting a month ago, and just thinking about it still stuns me. Such natural beauty. Must see.

This has been a bucket list item for me since first seeing it flying over it in soarin over California in 2001 and finally for my 40th birthday I was able to have this become a reality.

It did NOT disappoint in any regard. The trees are spectacular, forests amazing, beaches amazing and we were so fortunate to get sunny days.

We stayed in Crescent city as driving through the town of Eureka gave me the heebies and I am glad we did not stay there! So a bit of a drive to get into the forests but doable.

As walk among these majestic giants you can't help but feel just a little spiritual. They stand as silent sentinels to what time has passed by them. It is hard to believe that some in government want to spoil these pristine locations for their own economic gain. National parks belong to the people and should remain that way.

Beautiful and incredible all year around, but a winter visit was on the schedule this time. The winter storm made it somewhat challenging, but were still able to largely get to most places. Staff at the Visitor Centers were friendly and helpful - esp considering some of the weather related closures. Bald Hills Road was exciting in 10+ inches of snow. Lady Bird Johnson Grove was a wonderful walk, as were a number of other trails.

This was a bucket list trip for me, I have never been so in awe of trees before. You can't really imagine how magnificent they are until you are standing in front of them.

Experience the magic of the world's tallest trees 🌲 and stunning coastal landscapes 🌊. Redwood National and State Parks are home to ancient redwood forests and a diverse range of wildlife 🦌. Explore scenic drives 🚗, hiking trails 🚶, and breathtaking ocean overlooks.

Redwood National Park is truly beautiful and very diverse. You can see the most beautiful large redwood trees and then go and see the most beautiful coastline.

We started in the visitor center in Crescent City. From there we did the Howland Hill Road and Stout Grove in the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in the north. The trees in this part of the park are absolutely amazing.

Then we did the Crescent Beach overlook. Very beautiful view of the coastline. From there we went to the Coastal Drive Loop. This is a 9 mile loop. Motor homes and trailers are prohibited and a portion of the loop is one way. You can stop and walk down to a World War II Radar Station that was build to look like a farmhouse. Very pretty drive.

From there we did the Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway including the Big Tree Wayside. This drive was very pretty. The Big Tree Wayside is an easy walking path. There is one particularly large tree where they have a platform built and the statistics noted. This is a great place to take a picture and make you feel really small.

We continued on down to the Elk Meadow area where we saw a herd of elk.

We came back up to Crescent City where we saw some sea lions.

We spent a whole day in Redwood National Park and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Should at least once in a lifetime visit this scenic place. Have to see to believe. Pictures are great, but it is a priviledge to stand among the forest.

Walking among giants is truly inspiring and peaceful. It's hard to imagine how giant these trees truly are until you feel tiny next to one. A must see for everyone at least once.

What a place. Going up the coast to the Redwood forest was awesome. The Redwoods are amazing. The Pacific coast was awesome.

A lovely walk through the majestic Redwood groves. The trail we walked was easy, relatively flat and breathtakingly beautiful. Every turn unveiled an amazing, almost cathedral like view. Do stop and go for a walk. It will be well rewarded.

I think the only word we had that can sum up the Redwoods parks was majestic. Between the trees standing tall to the coast line with beautiful views down to Fern Canyon. You can see so many things in a relatively small area and take some beautiful drives to immerse yourself in the park you will not be disappointed. Definitely find at least one thing to do in each area and spend a couple days here it is worth it.

Beautiful drive through the redwoods. There are lots of very interesting places to stop & look/take pictures of throughout the park. I suggest taking some of the side driving roads, while it may be slower, the views are worth it.

Visiting this park was an unique experience. Tallest trees I've ever seen. So quiet, air was fresh. Would come back

We did a few of the easy walks as reviewed on trip advisor. I wish I could remember the name of the first little walk early on it was the best for our needs. Don't hesitate to pull in and out of the trail system because they are not crowded you have time to take in the quite amazing grace of the redwoods.

Never imagined the Redwood Highway would go along the forest. The tallest trees in the world make the forest look dark. We enjoyed the scenic drive getting in & out of our car to walk the impressive trails along the majestic trees. I loved driving through the redwood, I always wanted to do that. Lots of camp grounds, picnic sites,just prestine

Camped for the night at the Redwoods National Park and wished we could have stayed longer. The ancient forests are a sight to behold. Park rangers made it more interesting with their camp fire activities and presentations.

When you visit this park, you are really visiting several state parks as well. They all compliment each other and work in full cooperation. There are numerous opportunities to hike the coast, explore open meadows, and walk among the giant Redwoods - take your pick. It is always best to first stop at a visitor center to talk with a ranger or the volunteers. They will have current information and based on your interests, they will always have good suggestions. Make sure you get the relevant maps to help you in your explorations.

Loved this park. What I always do when going to any national park is stop at the visitors center first. Tell the ranger how much time you have and what types of things you want to see and do and they will advise you on a plan of action.

This is a gorgeous park to just drive through. There are many short hikes that are wonderful. It’s so relaxing to walk through the woods amidst these gently giants. We just drove and found signs so we stopped and if the hike was not too long we took it.

Driving the Newton B Drury Scenic Byway is a must- absolutely gorgeous. The Big Tree is a non event for me, although everyone says it’s a must.

We visited during a wildfire in the area, so the road to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park was closed. Sadly I cannot tell you about that.

Or server at Seaquake Brewing told us about a fantastic short hike in the state park prior to the road closure- Simpson Reed Trail. We started it but the smoke was so thin I we had to abandon it. Looks like a good one though.

WOW!!!!! That pretty much says it all. Tons of great hikes, things to see and places to camp. And the trees. Breathtaking!

We never tire of coming back to these majestic trees. We always love the Stout Grove, but also enjoyed the Lady Bird Johnson grove on this trip.

Verum goodum the best time! I'm so glad that we were all in one van. Right to the bone zone! Big trees and new years eve! ! !

very impressive trees ,not as big as the ones in marriposa but still magnificient.beautiful scenery.

There is so much to see here but here is a brief:

- The trees are larger than Sequoias. probably the most grand

That probably summarizes all of the park. The trees are towering over the skyline. If you're in a rush, then try the circle trail starting with the big tree for photographic spots and aesthetically pleasing locations. If you have more time, try the Foothill Path. There isn't much tourists here so you'll have the forest to yourself. If you have a day which is preferable, then visit the visitor center in the south and if you have kids, participate in the junior ranger program

Yes, we've seen incredible redwood trees before. We've been to Muir woods and other parks around the Bay area. So we weren't sure if this was worth the trip. But it was. Seemingly endless groves of remarkable trees, and things to do. We enjoyed the Big tree, and the Corkscrew but the stroll around Lady Bird Johnson Grove was a highlight.

One of the most beautiful National Parks in the country. The redwoods are amazing and to think they have been growing for over 2000 years. This park is a must see.

I am so glad we detoured several hours to go here. Park is beautiful and there were very few people there. Nature trail is well worth hiking, like being in a primeval forest. Interpretive trail very cool. Prairie Creek visitor center very nice. Only complaint is the Corkscrew Tree trail junction off the Prairie Creek trail is very poorly marked, several groups passed it without finding it and the only way we found it was from the road. Wish we had more time to hike out to the beach and Fern Valley.

What a glorious trip to see these giant trees. Interesting: the best place to see the redwoods is in the state parks around Redwood National Park especially Prairie Creek state park...that drive is spectacular and you can stop and hike a while if you want.

These conjoined parks are beautiful to drive and hike through. Too many nice stops to enumerate here, but don't miss the Drury scenic bypass!

What a neat area! The trees are just amazing! So many different trails to hike it's hard to decide which ones to do...wish I had time to do them all!

What a place - it's all worth the visit and two days for us, was too little. It was completely like entering the Hobbit movie - we felt like that when we walked through the giants. There's so much peace inside that I could hear my stomach digesting breakfast. Really wild in a very noisy world . We would definitely recommend to visit Redwood National Park and walk past the Brown Creek area and drive out of “Avenue of the Giants” fantastic trip and on our next Roadtrip this place should definitely be included in planning again with several days.

If you’re in the area, the Redwoods are a must see... for all ages. The trails vary from fractions of a mile to ~ 15 miles and are amazingly well maintained. Several miles are handicapped accessible. You can spend 20 minutes here taking pictures next to a giant redwood or days enjoying the trails, Gold’s Beach, elk herds, etc.

Would you like to see giants redwoods, as tall, as wide and as big as can be? I have not seen so many Redwoods in my life. It’s hard to imagine that these majestic trees grow naturally and just received its nourishment from the Creator. Just wild nature. Beautiful drive from Oregon to California and I can not stop admiring Gods creation. To add to the fact that this is near the ocean. I can’t describe the feeling I have being close to nature away from the busy life. Very relaxing. We enjoyed the view, the drive, the hike and the feeling of being close to the Creator.

Redwood NP is a gorgeous place to visit for both hiking and scenic view. Similar to Sequoia NP with giant trees but different in term of ocean, rivers, lagoons and creeks everywhere.

I highly recommend visitors to fly in San Francisco (SFO), rent a car and drive up to Redwood NP via Route 101 (and 1). It’s the most beautiful scenic drive that you will not ever forget about. There are so many vista view points along the coastline that you can stop by to take an unforgettable pictures; however, there’s a beach called Glass Beach where you must stop by for a view of colorful sands on the beach. It comes with bluish, greenish, reddish, crystal clear tiny rocks mixing with the sands.

Before reaching redwood NP you will see a sign of “drive through tree”. Don’t miss that! You will have an astonishing experience to drive through a giant tree with your car.

There are so many places to visit while in redwood NP, but don’t forget to visit the High Bluffs view point and the Coastal Drive (just right after visiting the High Bluffs).
There’s also a place called “Mystery tree “ along the drive that you must visit.

Hope you guys have a great time visiting there!

I really wanted to see this national park. I was amazed by the majesty and the size of this trees. Love this park!

Travelled through all parts of NP between Eureka and Crescent City. Did walk some trails during my 4 days stay and it was just awesome.
Never saw such big trees before and it was absolutely serene and beautiful walking between these. If you go on the not soo easy and short trails there a only few other hikers and you can really enjoy the quiet and the sounds of the nature.

My second visit and my husband's first and it was just aw inspiring! We need to keep these national forests safe and clean. BEAUTIFUL!

The Redwoods have some of the best trails out of the dozen National Parks I have been to so far. Loved the raised walkways, miles of trails, and beautiful scenic drives. This park is something everyone should see at least once.

I tried to plan our itinerary for a few years because it seemed confusing to look at the maps when planning to see the many Redwoods State and National Parks. In actuality, the Howland Hills Road in Jedediah Smith and Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway are part of the trip and easy to follow. We stayed at Jedediah Smith Campground, which was beautiful, then Gold Bluffs Beach with convenient access to Fern Canyon, then Humboldt Redwoods State Park campground. Trees of Mystery is an entertaining stop with a great museum. Lady Bird Johnson Grove is stunning. Bicycles are fun to have. The Redwoods are not to be underestimated. They are just awe inspiring, and the Northern California Coast is pristine and mesmerizing.

You can’t believe the majesty of these beautiful trees. The feeling you get walking among them is surreal. It definitely should be on your bucket list !

We spent one full day exploring the Redwood National and State Parks between Crescent City and Garberville, focusing on the areas where there is wheelchair access. There are actually several parks in the Redwood National Park complex; the National Park Service and California State Parks are working together to protect the old-growth redwood groves and coastline in northwest California. [* Indicates attraction has a separate Tripadvisor page.]

We started our day at the Hiouchi Information Center* on US Highway 199 at Jedediah Smith State Park* and picked up a map. The facility offers a short film about the redwoods and coastal environment and also a few educational displays. I asked the ranger on duty about the entrance fees for the park; we have NPS access passes, but would we have to pay day-use fees at each of the state parks? She explained that the state parks in the partnership accept the NPS passes, but there is no fee to drive through the parks- only to access developed areas like campgrounds or picnic areas. I was also told that a state park entrance fee would cover all the state parks visited on the same day (save tag/receipt) but since we have a pass we didn't test that procedure.

Our first experience in the redwood forest was the Simpson-Reed Grove and Peterson Memorial Trail on Walker Road in Jedediah Smith State Park. These two adjoining trails are wide and level with a hard-packed surface graded for wheelchair use. The paths form a figure-8 loop leading about a mile through a dense, ferny forest of towering redwoods. We hiked it in the morning and savored the peace and solitude.

After our walk, we drove south on US Highway 101 along the coast and were fortunate to see a herd of Roosevelt elk lounging near the roadway at Elk Valley. As the highway continues south, it passes through Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park* and there are overlooks, picnic areas and trails along the beach. We didn't spend much time there because it was cool and foggy.

We turned off of US101 and took the scenic route on Newton B. Drury Parkway*, which winds 9 miles through meadows and redwood groves in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park*. There are several pull-outs for viewpoints and trail heads along the way. We stopped at the small visitor center near the south end of the parkway and hiked a 2.3 mile loop on the Prairie Creek, Foothill and Cathedral Trees Trails to the Big Tree Wayside. These trails follow a creek through the forest and are relatively level with a surface of hard-packed soil and wooden boardwalk. They were more heavily-trafficked than the first trail we visited. We successfully maneuvered a wheelchair on the loop, with assistance and care to avoid stones and roots in the path. There are additional trails in this area around the Prairie Creek Visitor Center that may also be passable by wheelchair.

By then we were starving, so we continued our journey south on US101 and stopped at Trinidad for a seafood lunch. After we were refreshed, we drove the Avenue of the Giants* scenic byway through Humboldt Redwoods State Park* in the afternoon. The two-lane parkway follows the Eel River past several redwood groves and there are more opportunities for hiking, camping and picnicking. Because US101 passes through the park, the surrounding area seemed more developed with services and tourist attractions (i.e. drive-thru trees and treehouses) than the parks we visited earlier. We stopped at the large visitor center (about 1.5 mile south of Weott) to view the educational displays and purchase souvenir t-shirts. The volunteer staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful! We hiked the Gould Grove Nature Trail and Fleishmann Grove Trail located across the parkway from the visitor center. These trails meander along the Eel River through a more open, airy forest than the others we had visited in the morning. The distance was about 1.5 miles and the trail had a firm surface with a thin coating of leaves, mulch and needles. We were able to negotiate the wheelchair over these trails with assistance, as there were a few tricky spots where the trail narrowed or had a short grade. The Rockefeller Loop and Drury-Chaney Loop trails in Humboldt State Park are also described as wheelchair-accessible, but we didn't have enough time or energy left to try those.

We had an pleasant, memorable adventure among the redwoods, and headed for our hotel in Garberville feeling pleased and grateful that the park service has made these majestic forests available to everyone.

We spent two magnificent days experiencing as much of this redwood, rain forest, and coastal wonderland as we could. Good planning made it pretty easy, and I would highly recommend this itinerary. Keep in mind that Tall trails and Fern Canyon require on-line reservations (easy), but they are definitely worth the extra effort.

Day 1: We started early in the morning driving out from Crescent City to visit the Jedediah Smith SP. We drove the entire Howland Hill Road (windy and dense), stopping only at the Stout Grove for a wonderful little hike and a brief visit to the Hiouchi visitor center. We then drove down 101 to the Prairie Creek SP where we casually drove up the beautiful Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, stopping at the Big Tree Wayside (short hike) and doing a lengthy hike on the trail system starting across the street from the Wayside. There are several trails here and we combined a couple totaling about 8 miles...very nice. On the way back to Crescent City we turned off on the Requa Road and drove up to the Klamath overlook. You can see forever from there...at least when it's not foggy. It was still a lovely way to end the day. Picked up some snacks at a gas station in Klamath.

Day 2: We had booked reserved times on-line (only a couple of bucks) for (a) Tall-Trees Grove and (b) Fern Canyon, so we headed out early down 101 from Crescent City down to Redwood NP, where we turned up Bald Hills Road, and ultimately onto the Tall Trees Access Road. We drove down this dirt and gravel road to the parking lot and hiked the long way down to the Tall Trees Grove and Loop Trail...absolutely awesome! After hiking back up (steep) to the car, we headed back towards Prairie Creek SP, stopping to hike the Lady Bird Johnson grove trail as well...also very nice, albeit crowded. Once back on 101, we turned off on the Davison Road (pretty rough) to go out to Gold Bluffs Beach, but our ultimate goal was the Fern Canyon Trail. This was clearly the climax of our two day adventure...absolutely wonderful little hike through a narrow canyon lined on both sides with thick ferns...awesome! Picked up some snacks in a really cool little town called Orick. We stopped to pick up some gifts at the Kuchel visitor center on the way south out of the park.

Absolutely wonderful place! It was foggy when we were there, but still very nice, and it simply made the redwood groves more damp and mysterious. Hopefully it also kept the crowds away. Highly recommended!

If you've never been here you are in for an overwhelming experience. To stand next to one of these majestic trees makes you feel absolutely insignificant.

If you travel down US 101, you drive through the edges of the park. You will come to the main visitor center where you will find information about the park, a great orientation video, and friendly rangers who will answer your questions. The visitor center sits on a beach which is part of the park and you are treated to spectacular views of the coast. Be sure to complete the junior ranger booklet and go for a hike too.

We came to redwoods national park when there was fires going on all over northern California and Oregon. Jedidiah state park was closed but prairie river was still open and was completely clear, what a blessing and sunny skies! We did the prairie River hike which is better in my opinion vs the famous lady bird Johnson trail due to the rivers that flow through it. There's one of the tallest trees near the end of trail that gives you its dimensions on wood for a great photo op. There was hardly anyone there possibly due to fires. The actual experience of walking through the redwoods is like a lord of the rings scene., just to see the height of the trees and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the forest was a great day spent.

just visit this national park with my kidos and what an amazing experience. I love big tall trees and have been to Sequoias twice now. This place is a bit further out for me but finally made it happen. It was a religious experience for me walking beneath these ancient giants. Luckily it was low season and so there was not many people. We did the Tall Tree Trail which require permit to get to the trail head. it is not a long hike just 1.4 miles to get down to the grove. The harder part was getting back because it is uphill but still was not bad since it is short.
We also visited the Fern Canyon at a state park near by and that was amazing and different also. prepare to get a bit wet up to your ankle in Autumn on this hike and up to knee if you go in Spring.
We were also able to see a bunch of Elks. That was way cool.
We stayed in Trinidad which was only 25 minutes away and a charming seaside town. It has a bunch of restaurant and some nice beaches. Highly recommended.

My fiancé and I visited the Redwoods for the first time and absolutely loved it, just amazing to see. We aren’t expert hikers, more novice but in good shape. Here are our favorite trials we hiked:

1.) prairie creek / Big Tree / Cathedral trees trail
- combined a few trails on our favorite hike. Check out redwoodhikes.com, they gave great advice. This was tall tree loop I believe, but really combined about 3 trails for about 3.5 mile hike. Pretty easy hike, some elevation on cathedral tree trail, with lots of tree roots on the decline trail. If you can do it, absolutely worth it. Highly recommend. Just beautiful. You’ll go along a creek, see a beautiful grove, the tall tree, and cathedral tree trail is just breathtaking.

2.) drive howland hills drive in Jedidiah Smith state park. This unpaved road was very scenic, deep in the woods surrounded by trees. Just amazing. We took it to stout tree grove and did a quick .6 mile hike (longer bc we accidentally went on a detour down the river trail and backtracked). Nice grove! Again, beautiful old growth redwoods.

3.) tall trees grove
Need to get a free permit for this hike from visitor center. About 3.2-3.5 mile hike. It was a little strenuous, but amazing!!!! Tons of old growth redwoods, and lots of different scenery (moss covered maples). It was about 810 ft in elevation change. Supposedly where Star Wars filmed Endor scenes. Even if it wasn’t the exact spot it definitely looked like it! I believe the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion, is across the river from here. 2nd largest tree in volume is at the bottom (unmarked).

4. Fern canyon
This was something different to see, very cool. Where 2nd Jurassic Park filmed some scenes. Canyon walls lined with ferns. It was a fun adventure - creek runs through the trails so either have to wear tall boots, or walk across logs to make sure you don’t get wet. Usually they have foot bridges but taken out this late in the year. Easy hike, about 1 mile.

5. Lady bird johnson
Nice easy trail, short and no elevation change.

We stayed in Trinidad, south of the parks but loved the area. Good food in this area!

I strongly recommend visiting Redwood NP and SP because of their immense and unique beauty. Over the course of a few years, I spent about 30 days in the Northern California Redwood parks and still don’t feel like I've seen everything.

No less than that, I found the rangers in the park to be outstanding help and support for the tourists.

However, Erin Gates stands out from others because she went far beyond her duties when she found me in a difficult circumstance.

Before even communicating with her, I had been observing how she was communicating with visitors. Almost every group was stopping her with some questions, and Erin was taking the time to answer all questions thoroughly.

Besides being a helpful and passionate person, she showed herself to be a very educated and knowledgeable specialist. During my time spent with Erin, I was impressed by her deep connection with the natural and cultural environment she works in. In addition, her vast knowledge of the history of the park, as well as her understanding of the complex problems the National Park system is facing, was refreshing.

Erin Gates’s willingness to help, her desire to be a part of nature conservation, her ability to connect with both people and nature, and her strong sense of responsibility made me happy that the SP and NP system has workers like her.

Thank you very much, Erin. ( We did visit the places you'd suggested and had a picnic at that table by the Smith River.)

Grew up with these trees and gave introduced them to my husband, oldest grandson and now a second grandson!
It's hard to waltzed the majestic grandeur if these trees any other way than to Isis them in person!

We drove 2 hours from our hotel in Miranda and while the trees are similar the large visitor center near Orick was excellent with very helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the Lady Bird Johnson loop trail with a pamphlet to read giving extra information over 15+ points of interest. The trailhead had a terrific walking bridge. Our lives are short but long enough to visit this remarkable place more than once. We'll return.

Seeing the redwoods was the highlight of our West Coast trip in November. We drove from Seattle to San Francisco over the course of 9 days, and we spent 2 of our days seeing the redwoods. The redwoods are not located in a single park; instead, there are several parks (mostly California state parks, but also one National park) that have redwoods, and so you can bounce around from park to park to see different groves of trees and take hikes. There are generally no admission fees to any of these parks - a true treasure for our country.

Coming from the North, we (over the course of 2 days) started with Howland Hill Drive and the Stout Grove loop trail in Jedidah State Park, then visited the Tour Thru tree in Klamath ($5 admission - cool experience to drive through a tree), then drove along the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek State Park (couldn't find Revelation Trail, but found another trail), then hiked the easy Yurok Loop Trail (no redwoods, but nice view of the Pacific Ocean), and then drove along the 30-mile Avenue of the Giants stopping at Founders Grove (great) and Shrine Drive Thru Tree ($10 - not worth it). We stayed 2 nights at the Benbow Historic Inn in Garberville. A visit to see the redwoods is absolutely worth every minute!

The majesty and beauty of these magnificent trees is almost overwhelming. Despite crowds at times, a very serene place. Numerous trails and paths to follow on your own.

An amazing place. So much work has gone into clearing trails and making things safe after the winter storms. There are trails for every ability and energy level. Our favorite easy trail is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, at a more difficult level is Trillium falls we also enjoyed The Redwood Creek trail to Big Tree, then Cathedral Grove trail back to the Prairie Creek trail. Just as good was Foothills trail to Big Tree the back on Knapp. Study the maps closely before venturing out. Using All-Trails did save us from venturing onto a trail that was much longer than we were prepared for. There were also reports of bears and cougars so it is best to not go alone especially on the longer and more difficult trails. Also if you do venture out alone a GPS tracker device would be a good idea.

We went to Redwood National Park in May 2019. We drove from Crescent City to Avenue of the Giants seeing many of the parks along the way.

We lucked out and got some amazing weather so also had spectacular ocean weather.

Seeing the tall trees in the park is always one of my favorite things to do.

We did several hikes, picnics, and more.

After spending a day and a half on a combination of route one and route101, by the time I got to the redwood forest I was completely out of adjectives and superlatives. Standing in the majesty of the place I understood that I was there simply by Gods Grace. It’s humbling to know that places like this exist with no help at all from the human hand. It makes you understand that what you consider a problem doesn’t measure on the scale of enormity at all. Look around, gather what friends and family you have and let your blessing pour down upon you as you enjoy one more day the Lord has provided for you. And as an added benefit, it’s great place to take a peaceful hike.

As many travel guides refer to it, truly the home of the tallest trees in the world. Beautiful forest, with many different areas to explore.

Camping at Redwood National Park is definitely an adventure you have to do at least once in your life.

What an amazing day we spent at Redwood National Park! There is no way to adequately describe the beauty and splendor of this place. We hiked through Lady Bird Johnson Grove in awe as we walked amongst these giant Coastal Redwoods. Besides the trees, there were unusual bushes, lots of wildflowers and the occasional wildlife - from our car, we were surprised to see a young black bear in the road, probably 300+ pounds, foraging for food. He was so surprised to see us that he froze long enough for us to get LOTS of photos. What a treat and it made our trip to Redwood even more memorable!

I’d never seen a GIANT redwood tree! They are so amazing. We toured through Humbolt State Park’s Avenue of the Giants and it did not disappoint. The road wasn’t crowded and we took our time stopping along the way to check out the trees. We then continued up coastal route 1 to enjoy them more. Great fun!

These parks are the PRIDE of California. They have views and wildlife at every turn. Worth your bucket list, no matter where you are from in this world <3

Years ago, we had camped at Redwoods. We fondly remembered the trip and were excited about the opportunity to go back.

We began at the Visitor Center talking with the Rangers and watching the video. The Center is quite nice with a lot of interpretive information. As usual, the Rangers were a font of information. And the video is a must.

We hiked both the Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Grove and the Tall Trees Grove Trail. Both were wonderful. Lady Bird provides an immersion into the Redwoods, their size and magnificence. Tall Trees was exciting in seeing the variety of plants and trees. Actually at the bottom of the trail, there are far fewer redwoods and a plethora of other trees.

This is a real national treasure.

Just magnificent. Another national park gem. Excellent opportunities for folks of all ages and abilities and just marvelous old growth trees. For us easterners, there is nothing like this where we are from. Too many side trips and visitor centers for one day, which is all we had on our trip down the coast. Even with many areas closed because of the season. But worth the trip.

We just loved this national park because it was so diverse and offered so much to us. The downside is that we didn't have enough time to see everything on our list, but we'll be back. Enjoy!

Redwood State and National Parks is actually a group of three state parks (Jedediah Smith, Del Norte, Prairie Creek) and the national park. The bulk of the national park land is on the south end of the complex and is less developed than the state parks.

Even so, the national park still has some easily accessible redwood groves, including the Trilium Falls Trail. The full loop is about 2.5 miles, but if you just want to see the pretty but small falls, it's an easy 1-mile out-and-back trip. I wasn't able to check out the Lady Bird Johnson Grove since the small parking lot was full, so it's probably best to visit that area early or late in the day.

The visitor center in Orick is very nice, though its gift shop is not quite as well-stocked as the one in Prairie Creek. Overall, these parks are a treasure, and regardless of which ones you visit, you are sure to be awed by the majesty of nature.

I thought this park was the best I went there with my Boyfriend and it was so pretty We saw a bunch of wild life and Some pretty water falles

This park is all over the place. Man has destroyed 96% of the redwoods. So, there are groves here and there thanks to the actions, money, and deeds of many people. Thank goodness, these are protected. Meeting an old growth redwood cannot be described. It is truly awe inspiring. when there benches lay down and look up, it's amazing. The forests are also full of tiny flowers, slugs, snails, just wonderful. The best time to see them is when they are 'wet', after a good winter or spring of rain.

My family and I stopped here on our way to Oakland Airport when we had some time to kill. We were all really glad we did. It was a beautiful place to explore, stretch our legs, take some pictures and decompress after a long weekend trip.

I wasn’t even aware the park existed until I found it on Trip Advisor when looking for something to do in the area. Very affordable—five dollars per carload—and easy parking. There are restrooms and water fountains throughout the park and a nice picnic area.

* Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park/Redwoods National Park

* Turn on Davison Road/Elk Meadow/Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park/Redwood National Park-follow to Gold Bluffs Beach Campground /Fern Canyon Trail—Awesome Drive !!!!
* The scenery changes dramatically when you turn onto this road. A 4 mile beautiful drive on a narrow, curvy, up hill road. There are beautiful blue/green ferns on either side of this road.Arrive at the ranger station for entrance fee. Then another 4 mile drive to the Fern Canyon trail. The campground entrance is along the way. You’ll have to ford a creek.

Fern Canyon-FANTASTIC!! gorgeous, lush, green rocky, damp trail alongside a babbling creek. ( Be sure you have walking shoes) I could only go about 1/4 mile. We didn’t make it to the waterfall. The entire loop is 1.1 miles. Because I walk with a cane I was unable to complete the entire loop.
Don’t miss this Canyon!
* After coming out of here we drove north
Towards Berry Glenn just North of here take a right off Hwy 101 then a left for a more "wilderness type" experience amongst the giant redwoods on Newton Drury scenic parkway.

It was so cool to see such LARGE trees....everywhere. We also got to see Roosevelt Elk right as we entered the park. Plenty of places to pull over and walk thru parts of the forest at your own pace - flat level ground for the most part - lots of places to take memorable pictures. Also there is no admission charge for this national park.

Our family enjoyed our visit to the Redwoods National Forest. The trees are amazing and the parks are educational, clean and an enjoyable destination for a family vacation.

People kept saying it was breath-taking and not to miss on our drive out West but I kept thinking maybe they were exaggerating. Oh no they weren’t do not miss this if driving out this way!!! And get out and take a hike—even if its one of the shorter ones (you can find easy trails that will take less than 30 minutes to hike).

Thank goodness for those people who came before us as well as those living today who fought or fight to preserve our wilderness areas from being destroyed for the shortsighted sake of profit. This a large amalgamation of state parks and national park made up of incredible forests of some of the largest trees in the world. You can view them via a number of relatively easy hikes or car tours. It also boarders on the Pacific Ocean which makes for incredible views.

amazing place to drive thru. we had issues with the fire smoke so did not get all the views. trees are big. seen elk in the fields. there are trails to walk. it was not busy when we were there so we were able to take our time going thru. places to pull off and enjoy the views and informational things about the park. bathrooms were clean along the way

The only negative thing to say about this park would be that there are too many places you would like to visit and you don't have time for all of them! Find what you like most and go for it.

I am definitely NOT an outdoorsy type person, but I wouldn't have missed this for anything! It's simply amazing - and an absolute MUST-DO. Doesn't matter your age. You'll want to visit.

Amazing Natural beautiful scenery, every one must visit at least once in life time .
centuries old big & tall trees. drive through these trees is wonderful experience

Seeing the Redwoods was an awe inspiring experience. As you drive through the National Park and the State Parks you come to more and more beauty around every corner. You really feel as though you have gone back in time. We were there in mid June - the area was really not very crowded...sometimes during the hikes we felt we had the forest to ourselves. Just breathing the fresh, piney air and walking in the quiet surrounded by these massive trees was an experience we will treasure.

Disappointed, maybe because we were driving and not able to hike, but I think there are more interesting trees elsewhere particularly in the Avenue of the Giants some distance south.

One of the most beautiful places in the world is the forest of sequoia. It is called Redwood. These forests are located in California, in the USA. It is one of the oldest trees in the world. Some specimens are more than 3,5 thousand years old. In addition, it is one of the tallest trees in the world and one of the largest in diameter. Very often we can see charred at the base of a tree. There are many fires was in their lifetime, but they survived. The fire had burned out competitors of other types of trees and young growths. It has given more space for these trees.
In California, Redwood is a wild forest protected by the state. These are just trails in the forest between huge trees. All trails have their levels of difficulty and any person know the length of the trail, the Lifting height, etc. All national parks in the USA and other countries are paid. It is not a pity spending money. Because for this money the staff support trails, maintain the state of parks. In Ukraine or Russian people understand a park as a well-groomed place most often creating by humans. National parks are placed of wild nature. Everybody can the opportunity to look at these places. But if you will not used trails it is very dangerous because you can meet a wild animals or you can lost in the forest on the large areas.
If someone will be in California, you need to visit Yosemite (the oldest national park in the USA) and RedWood. This is a majestic sight. The power and age of these trees give us a feeling of a very short life. So this trees once again reminds us that we must live our short life worthy.

So many adjective to try to describe this beautiful spot. A slow drive into the forest that just dwarfed anything you have seen before. Quiet, amazing drive with hundreds of slow turns. Wish we could have spent days instead of hours enjoying this National Park. Will certainly return, hopefully - someday.

Something for everyone on this adventure. Trails, trees, and rivers to explore. Lots of places to pull over and if you aren’t sure the best trails for your needs the visitor centers are a great way to get some help with that. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. Some of them have movies that play inside so you can see what to expect. Redwood highway alone is excited to travel down. Enjoy!

My experience at Redwood was great, however, signs were scarce and the maps were not that helpful. A lot of confusion. Big Tree was good and just get out walk and you will see plenty of big trees.

The drive down to the park is almost sensory overload as it is - but take a few trails IN the park and you'll have a sore neck from gawking. Itg is spectacular!!!

We found it a little difficult to figure out exactly where to go to best see the redwoods, as there are several different places. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Arcata, CA. We were limited on time (24 hours!), so we visited a beautiful park right next to the Sequoia Zoo. The park is called Sequoia Park. You can drive right up to the entrance and easily walk to see the giants! This park is a hidden gem and not to be missed if you're short on time. We also drove down to see the Avenue of the Giants. It was gorgeous, and as expected incredible to see.

It is a beautiful place to go with during the summer. It's very interesting many parks, camping sites, and lakes.

Beautiful National Park. Amazing experience driving through the giant trees. You must get out and walk/hike through the forest. The 10 mile Howland Hill Road driving tour is a must do experience. Lots of places to pull out and stop to view the scenery. Parking is challenging for the trails. We had to wait 30 minutes for someone to leave to take their spot.

Simply amazing. A true treasure to enjoy if you enjoy nature. Hikes aren’t too taxing. Dress in layers as it is cool at the start but quickly warms as you ascend. If you enjoy photography, be sure to bring a lens with good low light performance.

My siblings and I were touring the Redwoods National and State Parks, and we had a lovely time at Prairie Creek/Elk Prairie!

Our first stop was walking on a trail through an old-growth redwoods forest, which was SOO cool! The redwoods are immense, and the variety and abundance of plant life was awe-inspiring. We had an advantage in that my brother is a naturalist, and as we walked, he told us all about the plants and the life cycles and ecosystem of the redwoods. I definitely suggest stopping at the Ranger Station prior to hiking on the trails, to inquire about a ranger guide or at least an informative talk about the area. We loved the Ranger Station; they had wonderful gift selections, and the rangers are extremely friendly and enjoy answering any and all questions from visitors. A special shout-out to Ryan; she was so welcoming, showed me where I could get my National Parks stamp (the national park surrounds the state park), and told us fun facts about banana slugs (the informal mascot of that area of the park). We were able to see herds of elk as we drove into and out of that section of the park. At one point, part of the herd ambled across the road, stopping traffic and providing some up-close views of the animals.

Our next stop was Fern Canyon; it was at the end of a long and VERY rough road, but my brother’s Prius was able to handle it. I DEFINITELY recommend footwear for walking in water (wader boots, overshoes, or sandals), as there is no way to walk in Fern Canyon without walking in water. The canyon is very deep and narrow, and the river that cut it out still runs through it. Plan on walking in water that, at times, is half-way up to your knees. It’s all worth it, though; the canyon is stunning in its beauty, with the canyon walls carpeted in ferns and other foliage, and delicate flowers peeping out from among the green fronds. It’s also extremely quiet; aside from the sound of other tourists, you won’t hear much else. It’s easy to imagine that you’re deep in the jungle, far away from any civilization.

Between our two stops, we spent nearly an entire day in the park, and we only visited that one portion of it. It’s an idyllic place and absolutely worth visiting; one of the great natural places on earth!

One of the most amazing national parks out there. Pictures do not even come close to describing how big those trees are. Check out the beaches nearby, too.

My partner and I had such a great time at the night-time redwoods walk. A special thanks to Max Harvey for making our experience very enjoyable. He was very professional, polite and knowledgeable!

My wife and I had went on a trip to California and one thing I requested was see the redwood forest. This was a bit out of the way for us as we hit Yosemite and San Francisco in this trip totally 1500 miles. IT WAS WORTH IT. The drive was to no where but the view was fantastic and when we arrived finally I didn’t have words. Going through the Avenue of Giants was great but does not compare to the redwood forests. Prairie Creek has the best trail and trees. True monsters. I won’t be coming back to California anytime soon as we take a big trip every 2 years somewhere new but I would highly recommended this no matter the distance.

We listened to the AM radio for news on elk and did not expect to see any we were so excited to stumble across them on our drive through. Amazing.

I entered the park from the east. Leaving Willow Creek and headed up I96. You will see an exit to Orick. This will take you to Lady Bird Grove inside the park, and provide a unique drive in.
The park itself is sublime. Walking through Lady Bird Grove you can't help but feel the energy of calmness and serenity. These magnificent Redwoods welcome you and elicit thoughts of their ancient history.
Take your shoes of and hug a Redwood!

Redwood National Park in California is one of the most well-known of the parks and not just for being the only place on Earth that you can find coast redwood trees.
The park has so much more to offer and is home to a string of forests, beaches, and grasslands, giving it’s visitors diverse scenery and activities. I wouldn't hesitate to put this National Park among my Top 5 in America.

This national park, in conjunction with three redwood state parks, is a UNESCO World heritage site because it contains some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Thomas Kuchel is the Visitor Center for this park, and it remains open during Covid, although for limited hours. We hiked Trillium Falls Trail, which is a fairly easy trail with good traction, and walked through LBJ grove. The rest of our time was spent at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park to the north, which has a more extensive system of hiking trails. There were no fees to enter, and both parks were quiet on week days.

I've truly enjoyed jaunting around the Redwoods. I could just drive all day! Loved every second of Hwy 101. The coastal towns are pretty close and easy to drive through. I'll be back!

This is truly a national treasure. There are many trails to choose from, the weather is beautiful and cool. You can stop at the visitors center and they can give you options of trails to walk.

Redwood National Park is a huge park combined with three state parks. You can find beaches, forests, valleys and wild life. You will be stunned by both living and fell down giant trees and thousands age of woods. You can feel the spirit of history while walking among them.

This is a magnificently beautiful national park. Be sure to take plenty of time to stop and experience every pull out and turn. These trees are real national monuments. Enjoy the Avenue of the Giants!

There are very few places where you can experience such pure, pristine natural majesty. Not only you can date back yourself 300 - 3000 years of forests and redwood trees but also experience the sun, the mist, the cloud and different elements of the nature at play at Redwood National Park. Interestingly the whole of Redwood Coasts is sublime. In fact it is blessing in disguise that it is less popular than Yosemite and Sequoia hence it appears less commercial and more wild and more natural. Take your time with different trails. The Welcome Centers are great the staff is super friendly.

Beautiful area to see Redwoods and enjoy the coast. Lots of elk in the area too. Cooler weather in June so bring jackets!!

On our recent west coast tour, we were taken to a number of sites where we could view and walk trails through the redwood forests. I had never seen redwoods before, so it was quite interesting and amazing to see them and experience how large and tall and strong they are. I would have liked more signage with information about the trees and the forest ecosystem, but did learn a lot through signs that were there, and things I've looked up on the internet since. I was a little confused, because I am used to National and State parks that have a definite boundary and not scattered out. So I'm not sure what & where I was in some of the places that our tour stopped. That being said, the redwoods were a great new experience!

This is specifically about the park headquarters visitor center, my review of the park is elsewhere. We always stop at the visitor centers to get directions and local information. We asked the attendant about Hidden Beach, but she did not know where it was. There is no movie about the park and no exhibits or descriptive information as at most visitor centers. There is a small gift shop I am not sure if it is the nature of Redwood, spread over quite a distance along the coast along a road that discourages travel (twisty, mud and rock slides), but we found that each visitor center in the park only knew about the features of the park in their area, and the major ones listed on the park map.

There are many great trails in this park. Many great trails start from the Prairie Creek visitors centre. You can decide on the hike based on your time and ability. Our only regret with the hike we chose is that we didn't allow enough time in our itinerary to take a longer hike.

My wife and I travelled to this park a few months ago. This is quite a beautiful park! There is a small hike that we did which you get to see the trees up close and the size is really big.

I strongly suggest anyone to stop by to this beauty!

Head north from “The Big Tree” on the trail leading back to Drury Scenic Parkway to locate this dendrological delight. It lies within view of the trail to the east.

We took a hike in the redwoods, so beautiful, so quiet, wonderful, well-maintained trails, lovely sunshine filtering through the upper branches, mostly shady walk and cool

First time to the Redwood National Park. Totally overpowering and humbling experience. Puts a different perspective on who we are and how we are interconnected with nature.

Walking among a redwood grove sets something right in your soul that you didn't know needed it! So humbling, yet so comforting.
We started at Lady Bird Johnson Grove- there are all kinds of trees to explore there, including hollowed out trunks and tunnels through the bases. It is just simply beautiful. The road up to the grove is getting pretty worn, though. It is paved, but there are lots of potholes, dips and cracks. It can also be pretty busy there, with a small parking lot.

Also, don't miss the short walk to the Corkscrew Tree (west side of the road on Newton B. Drury Scenic Byway, north of the 1500 year old Big Tree). The sign is a little misleading because you'd think you're supposed to look immediately off the road, but the trail starts a few yards from the sign and it is less than a 5 minute walk down to the tree. Walk as far around the tree as you can, because it's even crazier from the back! This was a family favorite (kids aged 7 and 14).

This was everything my family of four (two teens 16 and 18) expected, and more. Standing in a grove of Redwoods is absolutely stunning. There is a real feel of the ancient about it all, and the tranquility and quiet in the forest is something very special indeed. The sheer size of these trees is incredible.

It is a huge sprawling area, but do make an effort to visit any part of the the Park, and get out of the car and go for a walk on a trail, even if only for a mile. I have never been in a forest like it. It's like something out of Lord Of The Rings or Jurrassic park (it's no coincidence that the latter was filmed in this area). Really special, and a highlight of our 3 weeks travelling around Northern California,

This National Park is very beautiful, the forests are huge, the trees are gigantic but there is so much peace here.

Most beautiful and very trilling.walking in the forest is the best experience.we enjoyed a lot.There are hotels also to stay.The most tallest trees are there.biggest also.we can't see like this anywhere in the world.

Impossible to convey the sensations while hiking these woods. For some Native Americans, these redwood forests have spiritual meaning. For us, it was like being in a Cathedral of Trees. We found old logging roads being restored to their natural state and some reasonably short and easy hiking trails. Bear and Elk and other wildlife might be encountered, but we think you are more likely to run into other hikers. At first we were irritated if they were noisy, but everyone we saw was friendly, did no harm to the environment,.and seemed to really enjoy the experience.

If you are looking for an excellent experience in just a few hours, drive through along the Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway. There are many stops where you can hike in a short distance and see a lot, surrounded by the trees. The road is a 10 mile loop off HWY 101 -- so, perfect for seeing something fabulous while continuing your road trip.

The trees are beautiful, the forest is beautiful. It's a great place to visit. There are plenty of hiking trails and a beautiful beach. The James Irvine Minor's Ridge Loop is a beautiful hike and Fern Canyon is a must see.

Words can tell you what you will experience when you see the trees like this as your driving down the road and the trees are sentinels on both sides.

We are a couple in our mid 60's with minor mobility issues (bad knees), so we were looking for the best place to visit the Redwood Forests. If you fit this category, I would definitely recommend the scentic Parkway at the Redwood state and national parks. We started from Eureka which is about 40 minutes from the south end of the parks.
First -- pick up a map at the visitor's center. Cell service is nearly non-existant. The maps designate walking trails as easy, medium and hard. We walked the Revelation Trail (Starts next to the Prairie Creek Visitor Center) and it was an easy half mile walk. But if someone had more mobility issues, you could just walk in and see plenty of trees without doing the entire trail. The Circle Trail took you to the "Big Tree" is another nice, short walk. The entire drive up to Crescent City was beautiful. We stopped in Crescent City for lunch and then drove back to Eureka. The trip, with stops took us about six hours.

National Parks never disappoint! The drives are beautiful, the trails are amazing...all well marked and so much information for learning. Loved every minute.

This enchanted place needs to be seen, and hiked in, to be believed. The trees are so massive, the forest so green and dense, that you can easily imagine you have left the 21st century entirely. Nature produces shapes and postures here, both giant and miniature, that effortlessly surpass the work of any human hand. So park your car. Set off down a trail. And slowly fall into the quiet, timeless, welcoming arms of the earth itself.

Fabulous! Went to most of the parks. Did a number of hikes. Stopped at lots of pull outs for picnics and photo ops. Hit the visitor center to learn more about what I was seeing. Loved every minute spent here, the trees really must be seen to be believed!

This is a must stop to ride and walk through—with some of the trees well over 300-feet tall! There are many places to stop your car, and take short or long hikes from your parking spot. The ferns and other plant growth are beautiful, as well. We spent almost four hours here, and had to tear ourselves away to drive north.

A lovely volunteer marked a map for us with everything we needed to know for the best possible experience. So many nice stops and picnic areas. Plenty of restrooms. Incredible trees everywhere.

There are so many beautiful and amazing things about this National Park and its surrounding State Parks. There is just something indescribable about standing underneath the massive redwoods.

The Avenue of Giants, Newton B. Drury Drive, and Drive-Thru Trees are just a few of the many things we’d recommend doing to truly experience these trees. However if you’d like a more in-depth review, check out our blog (link in profile) to see more!

We spent a couple days hiking trails and taking photos. In pur busy noisy world it felt peaceful and unbelievable that this space still exists. The trees are magnificent. We saw mushrooms and new trees growing put of the old fallen trees. The paths were easy to walk and the scenery looked that something out of Jurassic Park. I can't understand why I don't do nature trips more often it fes my soul. Don't forget to do the Drive through tree if you are in a normal size car.

It is a humbling experience to walk amongst these amazing trees, some germinated over a thousand years ago. No matter what your level of hiking ability, you can find a trail to follow. We used the free parking at the entrance and then did some hiking. An outstanding attraction.

Hikes, campgrounds, creeks, redwoods, these parks have it all. With the combination of state and national, if you have a federal parks pass, you camp for half price.

Drive south thru Redwoods National Park, you are amazed at the enormous size and beauty. at least until you get to Sequoia.

Walked up Cal-Barrel road with my dog (dogs aren’t allowed on trails, only fire roads). Beautiful walk! Uphill most of the way out, but nothing too strenuous. The trees are magnificent, and the park is very peaceful (despite the crowds). Took the scenic route out of the park, which I also recommend.

This is a place you wouldn't want to miss seeing. The tree's are so big and the scenes in the park are wonderful. I alway enjoy going through all national parks. They are all so nice to see. We are trying to seeing as many as we can.

Just outside Cresent City Cal., A small but very well kept park. We arrived there in the morning and were the only car there. Nice river, crystal clear, running through it. Nice trails and forest sounds. Unforgettable

These are the tallest trees in the world and it is nothing short of awe-inspiring standing next to them. Redwood National Park is more remote than Yosemite National Park and adds to the feeling of being at one with Nature. A must-see for anyone visiting Northern California.

This is a great place to see the redwoods. We also got to see some elk which was a bit of a bonus. The only thing is, be very careful about the trail markings. Some of the trails are in the process of being renamed and it makes it very difficult to find the path. We came to one intersection where there was no trail marking, and had to decide whether to go left or right. We got lost and ended up climbing a very difficult hill that was beyond our skill set.

The State Parks had better trails for us and our dog but the National Park is great to drive thru, stop off the road and enjoy.

Can you say big! Big beautiful trees as the sun shone thru on a perfect day. Dropped down to see the park as we were traveling Oregon. We were not disappointed!

Feeling so tiny between the redwoods! Amazing! It is one thing to see this in pictures and completely different one to be there! We appreciate how small we are and how majestic tress can be!

breathtaking and worth every moment. The trees are majestic and the rangers were helpful and full of information. There are even trails available that are easier 1/2 mile or less for a small baby and a handicap adult.

Visiting the Redwoods is a must if you are in this area. Even if you can't hike/walk down some of the trails, driving through the parks will provide you with such an awesome sense of these beauties. We only had time for a short hike, but you feel the enormity and history of the earth when standing amidst these giant trees.

We drove down to see the Redwoods today, but there isn’t all that much to see due to road construction and parking lots blocked off. There didn’t appear to be many hiking trails and the visitor center didn’t have any maps(?). Still, the trees are indeed magnificent and the drive down US 199 was spectacular.

Traveled up the coast yesterday and visited Redwood National Park - Prairie Creek, Big Tree, Elk Prairie! Many tourists miss the Newton Drury turn off - unfortunately the real Redwood Park sign is at the bottom of the offramp so many folks miss this outstanding scenic route which is also something of a short cut! Big Tree and the trail to Cathedral trees is an iconic hike in the best of the Redwood Habitat- takes you back to the age of the dinosaurs- multiple trailheads leave the narrow- tree lined road north of Big Tree for wonderful day hikes! Prairie Creek has great camp sites, the elk were in the prairie for our visit! No traffic- quiet majesty- and then north to sweeping ocean vistas! Almost too much sensory joy at some of the loveliest natural beauty in the world- one of top ten worldwide geo-sites and rightly so! Please make time - you will never forget it!❤️

We planned a vacation to California to see these majestic redwoods and it was worth every penny we spent on the trip. We stopped at one visitor guide to get an overview of the park and what trails would be advised to try and the volunteers were very helpful. Once in the park, it is not as crowded as we thought it could of been which was a pleasant sur

The redwoods are unbelievable. Feel like you are going back in time or on the set of a movie. Beautiful gigantic trees. Drove through avenue of the giants on our way up. Then hiked big tree and ferns canyon the next day. It’s hard to describe how impressive they are. Take a few days to enjoy your trip.

Very nice park, driving distance from San Francisco. Very well maintained, clean, nice walks. There is a big parking lot enough to accommodate quite a bit of vehicles. Highly recommended!

Beautiful! Peaceful! Great places to hike. Recommended for all ages. Be sure to stop at the visitor center.

The REDWOODS are amazing!!! Sometime you forget that the beauty is looking up. What a beautiful sight to look and see the Redwood. The REDWOODs remind you of the beauty of nature. Make sure you stop and visit the Redwoods. Just look up.

Of ALL the things I suggest to people, this park is the absolute top of my list. Words can't describe the majesty and aw that I felt here.

So glad we spent a full day here but it could have been two. It's like going back in time with very little commercial facilities. Several hiking trails, must do is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove where the park was designated a National Park by President Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson. The 9 mile coastal drive was undesirably awesome.

So beautiful. So peaceful. So cool you need a jacket in May. I am so glad the Founders and John Muir had the foresight to save these treasures! Every hike we took was a bit different from the one before. Of course the Fern Canyon should not be missed. Lady Bird Johnson was great. Outside the park, take a day to see the Avenue of the Giants, and up near Klamath, the Trees of Mystery was a happy surprise. Also Ferndale the Victorian Inn was a wonderful restaurant.

We did a day trip.very peaceful and you can hike a lot or not.. I think everyone should experience this beautiful place at least once in a lifetime. These trees are truly a wonder!

Beautiful area and very interesting . Sky ride is right in the big trees. It is a perfect day trip for those camping in the area. Kids always like learning about Paul and love the large statue of him in the parking lot.

If you have never seen redwoods, then this is a great place to visit. The park is broken up into smaller parks that you need to drive between to see all of the sights. The Ladybird Johnson trail is a great, easy nature walk that showcases the best of the park.

We spent about 3 hours hiking through trails in Redwood National Park. This was certainly time well spent. One cannot grasp the enormity of these trees until you are out on the trail walking among them. The quietness surrounds you. The beauty overwhelms you. God's creation speaks to you.

Take time to not only visit, but go for a walk!

Me and my daughter visited Redwood National Park. The trails are amazing and the size of the Redwood trees are a sight to see. Some of the parking at the trails is a little rough, so get there early.
Numerous trails are spread out in the park so depending on your taste you can find a length to suit your needs.
Great place to take pictures.