Hidden Gem
Redwood National and State Parks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Budget
- $200–$700
- per person · excl. airfare
- Best months
- May–Sep
Hiking
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.
Highlights
- Tallest trees on Earth
- Fern canyons & elk
- Rugged Pacific coast
Photos
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (7)· Easy–Moderate
- View →Coastal Trail Skunk Cabbage sectionRepresentative3.9 mi0 ft gainEasy~1.3 h
- View →McArthur Creek LoopRepresentative3.4 mi0 ft gainModerate~1.1 h
- View →California Coastal TrailRepresentative3.4 mi0 ft gainModerate~1.1 h
- View →West Ridge TrailRepresentative2.2 mi0 ft gainModerate~0.7 h
- View →California Coastal Trail Tey-wo-lew SectionRepresentative2.9 mi0 ft gainModerate~1 h
- View →Davidson TrailRepresentative2 mi0 ft gainModerate~0.7 h
- View →Davison TrailRepresentative2.3 mi0 ft gainModerate~0.8 h
Getting there
- ACV California Redwood Coast (Arcata) · 28 mi
- MFR Rogue Valley (Medford) · 91 mi
- SMF Sacramento Intl · 226 mi
Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.
Permits & access
Reservation required
No permit for most day hiking; a free permit is required for Tall Trees Grove; backcountry permit for overnight — check the official site.
Official permit & conditions ↗Last verified 7/24/2026