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The offcial 2021 visitor guide of Redwood National and State Parks PHOTO / STEVE OLSON

Park Map Big Trees Scenic Drives Change Discover the best way to navigate Redwood’s Learn about the three kinds of redwood trees The type of vehicle you drive will determine mosaic of habitats…pages 6-7 and the best places to see them…page 5 which roads are suitable for you…page 7 The Superintendents of Redwood National D a v i l s rai Cree oad o T st Man k R n o n Lo and State Parks welcome you to relax and R a s o d avi D k 101 To Bald Hills Road ee L r il o C a st enjoy one of the most peaceful places Elk Meadow Day Use Area r M ie T ir n a l a o n Creek Trai r is P v a Berry Glen Trail D on earth. These forests provide sanctuary

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a Trip Ideas i Camping Pets Redwoods were available as a respite for a No matter how short or long your visit is, Find out which of the parks’ four developed Several designated, pet-friendly adventures weary America during these tough times. check out our recommendations…page 6 campgrounds is best for you…page 10 should suit the whole family…page 3 Limited in what could be accomplished in-person, our rangers reached out to classrooms through virtual education programs and moved our permit system on-line. While safety is always frst and foremost, we modifed our visitor center, campground, and offce building operations to stay open during the pandemic whenever possible.

Despite these challenges, Redwood National and State Parks will see positive change in 2021. The Grove of Titans will be accessible through a new trail and boardwalk, protecting it for generations Condors Will Soar Overhead to come. Thousands of acres of previously harvested timberlands will be put on CALIFORNIA CONDORS ONCE ROAMED THE SKIES ALONG THE a path of recovery through the public/ entire California coast and into the Pacifc Northwest. With a nine private efforts of the Redwoods Rising and a half foot wingspan—the largest of any North American land collaborative. Working with our Yurok bird—condors can travel over a hundred miles each day in search tribal partners, condors may soon soar of food. These prehistoric-looking scavengers can easily tear into over the towering redwoods once again. carcasses too large for others, but will gladly consume any carrion they come across. Despite their impressive size, condors are not We are reaffrming and strengthening hunters, and cannot kill prey themselves. our partnership between the three state parks and the national park that make up Redwood National and State Parks. Condors began disappearing as Westward Expansion—beginning Our visitor services will be even more in the 1800s—altered their habitat, replacing wide-open spaces integrated to better provide information with increased disturbance. As new settlers killed bears and and interpretive services. Our trail mountain lions, it reduced the number of large predators that crews are developing combined trail provided condors with prey to scavenge. The carcasses that maintenance standards to ensure the homesteaders left behind were often flled with toxic lead hiking experience is the same across these

fragments from bullets, and poisoning campaigns killed condors NPS / GAVIN EMMONS four parks. We are excited to see how who came to clean up the dead “nuisance” wildlife. Within a these efforts will beneft you while also Indigenous peoples along the Pacifc Coast had lived with condors century, condors had declined to a tiny population in Southern maximizing the effciency of the work we since time immemorial. For many, like the Yurok, the condor is California, and by 1987 they were extinct in the wild. do throughout the partnership. a fundamental part of their culture and traditions. Yurok wildlife biologists have spent years doing feldwork to demonstrate the While we are not sure what the future Condors are poised to come back to feasibility of reintroducing condors to their homeland. They holds, we commit ourselves to providing believe that the return of the condor will also restore spiritual you the best experience in these their home in the redwoods. balance to their world. majestic forests while protecting them in perpetuity. Redwood National and State Parks is proud to be part of the Only 27 condors remained in the world— all living in zoos —when partnership that will return this critically endangered species to Brett Silver a captive breeding program began. In the span of three decades, another part of its ancestral territory. RNSP Superintendent (California State Parks) it has dramatically increased condor numbers, and they have now been successfully reintroduced to the wild in California’s Central Many people think of national and state parks as places that Coast, as well as to the Arizona/Utah border and Baja California, Steve Mietz protect ”pristine” nature, but Redwood National and State Parks Mexico —which are all part of the condors’ original range. RNSP Superintendent (National Park Service) demonstrates that parks can also repair and restore damaged ecosystems—ranging from thousands of acres of clearcut forest Now after years of work by dedicated conservationists, in the and sediment-laden streams resulting from over a century of next year Redwood National and State Parks will be the release logging (see Redwoods Rising, pg 8), to tramped vegetation and www.nps.gov/redw site for another condor reintroduction. This efort has been led by exposed roots caused by increased of-trail use by hikers. the Yurok Tribe working with numerous partners—including the @RedwoodNPS National Park Service, California State Parks, Oregon Zoo, US Fish Condor reintroduction is another piece of this restoration puzzle and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Ventana Wildlife Society, whose benefts extend far beyond the parks’ boundaries. and Pacifc Gas and Electric—to prepare for this historic step in condor recovery. Sarah Brimeyer, Park Ranger NPS Mobile App

Printed on paper with post-consumer recycled content Visitor Centers: A Great Start

Five visitor and information centers provide orientation, information, and trip-planning advice. Park staff and park partners are on duty. Park Passes

If you’re an America the Beautiful pass holder (“Annual,” ”Military,” National or State Park? Crescent City Information Center Information, live video feed from Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge, “Senior,” “Access,” or “Volunteer”), you enjoy free entry to more passport stamps, nearby restrooms, Junior Ranger workbook. than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks. Now, It’s both! In May 1994, the National Park Location: 1111 Second Street, Crescent City, Calif. those same benefts are extended to state parklands within Redwood Service and California State Parks agreed Operating Hours: Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm; National and State Parks: With your America the Beautiful Pass, you to cooperatively manage their contiguous Off-season: As staffng permits—please call ahead: 707-464-6101. won’t pay day-use fees (where applicable) at Jedediah Smith Redwood, redwood parklands. Both park systems Del Norte Coast Redwood, and Prairie Creek Redwood State Park. have a long history of working together Hiouchi Visitor Center “Senior” and “Access” passholders receive a 50% discount on camp- that dates back to Yosemite, which be- Information, exhibits, park flm, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, ing fees, too! Of course, visitors with a California State Parks Annual came California’s frst state park in 1864. ranger-led activities and programs, Junior Ranger workbook. or Special Pass will continue to receive the same benefts and discounts Though designated a national park in Location: 9 miles northeast of Crescent City, Calif. on US 199. they’ve enjoyed at sites throughout the state. 1890, Yosemite was briefy managed by Operating Hours: Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm; both state and federal governments. Off-season: Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm. Find out which pass is right for you and where passes can be pur- chased by visiting any park visitor center (see left) or online at: Redwood National and State Parks man- Jedediah Smith Visitor Center ages 133,000 acres. Our mission is to California State Parks Annual or Special Passes Information, exhibits, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, ranger-led preserve, protect—and make available to www.parks.ca.gov activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger workbook. all people, for their inspiration, enjoyment, Location: Jedediah Smith Campground (see page 10), 9 miles northeast of and education—the forests, scenic coast- America the Beautiful Pass Series Crescent City, Calif. on US 199. lines, prairies, and streams and their as- www.nps.gov/fndapark/passes Operating Hours: Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm; sociated natural and cultural values, which Off-season: As staffng permits—please call ahead: 707-464-6101. defne this World Heritage Site; and to help people forge emotional, intellectual, Prairie Creek Visitor Center and recreational ties to these parks. Information, exhibits, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger workbook. Mailing Address ADA trails. Redwood National and State Parks Location: 6 miles north of Orick, Calif. on the Newton B. Drury Scenic 1111 Second Street Parkway (exit off US 101). Crescent City, Calif. 95531 Operating Hours: Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm; Off-season: Open daily, 9 am to 4pm. Web and E-mail www.nps.gov/redw Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center For e-mail, click “Contact Us” Information, exhibits, park flm, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger workbook. Join the Conversation Location: 2 miles south of Orick, Calif. on US 101. facebook.com/RedwoodNPS Operating Hours: Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm; twitter.com/RedwoodNPS Off-season: Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm youtube.com/user/RedwoodNPS instagram.com/RedwoodNPS Passport Stamps Park Headquarters ph: 707-464-6101 Don’t forget your park passport stamp! Stamps are available at all visitor centers in Redwood National and State Parks. Each of the fve visitor centers has a unique stamp. Redwood National Park can be Newspaper Editors found in the Western Region (page 83) of the passport booklet. Gregory Litten Candace Tinkler

The Fine Print: What You Need to Know

Dates and Hours of Operation Fees and Reservations Redwood National and State Parks is open every State parks collect day-use fees at entrance sta- Crescent City, California Weather day. Visitor centers (above), campgrounds (see tions and fees are required for camping at camp- page10), and day-use areas maintain regular/sea- grounds; camping reservations may be required Month Average High Average Low Average Precip. sonal hours of operation. (see pages 10-11). Holders of qualifying park January 54.1°F (12.3°C) 39.5°F (4.2°C) 11.6” (29.5 cm) passes may be eligible for discounts (see above). Sportfshing February 55.7°F (13.2°C) 40.5°F (4.7°C) 9.9” (25.2 cm) Sportfshing requires a California fshing license for Special Use Permits those 16 years-old and older and must be in ac- Permits are required for scientifc research, col- March 56.9°F (13.8°C) 40.9°F (4.9°C) 9.0” (22.7 cm) cordance with California Department of Fish and lecting, organized events, and commercial activi- Wildlife (CDFW) regulations. For more information, ties. Call 707-465-7307 or visit April 59.1°F (15.1°C) 42.4°F (5.8°C) 5.3” (13.6 cm) contact the CDFW Field Offce at (707) 445-6493. www.nps.gov/redw for more information. May 61.9°F (16.6°C) 45.3°F (7.4°C) 3.5” (8.8 cm)

Firearms and Hunting Backcountry Camping June 64.9°F (18.3°C) 48.3°F (9.1°C) 1.6” (4.0 cm) Federal law allows people who can legally pos- Permits are required for camping at all our back- sess frearms under applicable federal, state, and country campsites. These are now issued online. July 66.9°F (19.4°C) 50.6°F (10.3°C) 0.5” (1.1 cm) local laws to possess frearms in National Park Visit www.nps.gov/redw to apply, or call 707- Service (NPS)-administered lands within Red- 464-6101 for more information. August 67.3°F (19.6°C) 50.9°F (10.5°C) 0.6” (1.6 cm) wood National and State Parks. It is the respon- September 67.6°F (19.8°C) 49.1°F (9.5°C) 1.8” (4.7 cm) sibility of visitors to understand and comply with Tall Trees Access Road all applicable state, local, and federal frearms The gated Tall Trees Access Road is only acces- October 64.1°F (17.8°C) 46.2°F (7.9°C) 5.2” (13.3 cm) laws. Federal law also prohibits frearms in feder- sible via a free permit. Fifty permits per day are al buildings in the national park; those places will issued online. Visit www.nps.gov/redw to apply, November 58.4°F (14.7°C) 42.9°F (6.1°C) 9.9” (25.0 cm) be marked with signs at all public entrances. or call 707-464-6101 for more information. December 54.7°F (12.6°C) 40.1°F (4.5°C) 11.7” (29.6 cm)

State laws prohibit frearms in California State Collecting and Vandalism Parks-administered lands. Disturbing, defacing, or collecting any park re- source without a permit is prohibited. Exceptions Safety In case of emergency dial: Hunting (and/or any discharge of frearms) is on national (NPS) parklands only: apples (fve per The wild animals, plants, waterways, and other prohibited in Redwood National and State Parks. person per day); acorns (ten gallons per person natural features, as well as certain weather con- In case of emergency dial: per day); and berries, hazelnuts and unoccupied ditions that occur here, can be dangerous. For Drone Aircraft seashells (one gallon per person per day). more information about protecting yourself and Federal and state laws prohibit the use of drones Exception on state (CDPR) parklands only: berries your parks, see page 12. anywhere in Redwood National and State Parks. (fve pounds per person per day).

2 Redwood Visitor Guide Ranger-Led Programs & Activities

MAKE NEW MEMORIES AND LEARN! Park staf lead a variety of seasonally avail- able activities and educational programs throughout the parks that are free, infor- mative, and fun for all ages. NPS NPS / LORI MAROIS NPS TIDEPOOL WALK (2 HOURS, AS TIDES PERMIT) CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS (1 HOUR) NATURE WALKS (1-2 HOURS) Get your hands (and feet!) wet while dis- As darkness descends on the North Coast, Immerse yourself in the forest, sea, or covering delicate tidepool creatures. A the Jedediah Smith, Mill Creek, and Elk prairielands. Join a park ranger for a park ranger-naturalist leads this investiga- Prairie campgrounds (see page 10) are down-to-earth exploration of the natural Programs are available mid-May to tion into the hidden world beneath the ideal settings for a creative and inspiring communities that contribute to one of the mid-September. Some winter walks are waves. Shedules will be at visitor centers evening. Programs may include narrated most diverse ecosystems on Earth. ofered too. Inquire at visitor centers and on our website. Come prepared: dress slide shows, storytelling, music, and/or Come prepared: dress for the weather; bring (left) or campground bulletin boards for for the weather; wear sturdy hiking shoes or games. Campfre circles and outdoor am- drinking water and a snack; wear sturdy times, topics, and locations. boots (no sandals) with non-slip soles! phitheaters are wheelchair accessible. hiking shoes or boots with non-slip soles.

FAQs: Where can I… Area Information Chambers of Commerce & Visitor Bureaus …fnd an accessible trail in the redwoods? Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Leiffer Loop Trail and Simpson-Reed Arcata, Calif. Klamath, Calif. Grove (see page 6). Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: Several trails and loops California Welcome Center P.O. Box 476 begin at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Off the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway is 1635 Heindon Road Klamath, CA 95548 an accessible path at “Big Tree Wayside” (see page 7). Arcata, CA 95521 ph: 707-482-7165 or 800-200-2335 ph: 707-822-3619 www.klamathchamber.com www.arcatachamber.com …take my pet for a walk in the redwoods? McKinleyville, Calif. Jedediah Smith Rewoods State Park: Walker Road (see page 6). Blue Lake, Calif. P.O. Box 2144 Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: Cal Barrel Road (see page 7). P.O Box 476 McKinleyville, CA 95519 Pets on a leash not exceeding six feet in length are allowed at designated camp- Blue Lake, CA 95525 ph: 707-839-2449 grounds, picnic areas, public roads, parking areas, and beaches with road access. ph: 707-688-5655 www.mckinleyvillechamber.com www.sunnybluelake.com …have a campfre? Orick, Calif. Fires are only permitted in park-provided grills and fre rings at picnic areas, camp- Brookings, Ore. P.O. Box 234 grounds, and designated backcountry camps; on Redwood Creek gravel bars per 16330 Lower Harbor Road Orick, CA 95555 conditions of a valid permit; and, on national parkland beach wave slopes. Up to 50 Brookings, OR 97415 ph: 707-488-2885 pounds of dead and downed wood (including driftwood) may be collected from: ph: 541-469-3181 or 800-535-9469 www.orick.net Freshwater, Hidden, Crescent, and Enderts beaches; Redwood Creek gravel bars; and, www.brookingsharborchamber.com within 1-mile radius of designated backcountry camps on national parkland. Wood collection is prohibited in developed campgrounds. On state parklands, up to 50 Crescent City, Calif. / Del Norte County pounds of driftwood only may be collected by hand, per person, per day. 1001 Front Street Crescent City, CA 95531 What’s Left of the ph: 707-464-3174 or 800-343-8300 …ride my bicycle? Redwoods? Bicycles are permitted on all public roadways open to vehicle traffc, as well as on www.exploredelnorte.com designated backcountry bicycle routes (see page 11). Biker/hiker campsites are Eureka, Calif. available at all developed campgrounds and at some backcountry campsites. Redwoods Eureka Visitors Center Historic Range: 240 E Street 2,000,000 acres …ride my horse or travel with pack animals? Eureka, CA 95501 Travel with horses and/or pack animals is allowed only in designated areas or on ph: 707-798-6411 designated routes and trails (see page 11). Camping with horses is allowed at two www.visiteureka.com stock-ready campsites along these routes; free permit may be required. Humboldt County Visitors Bureau …take my motorhome, RV, or trailer? 322 1st Street With the exception of major highways, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, and ac- Eureka, CA 95501 cess roads to visitor centers and campgrounds (though length limits may apply—see ph: 800-346-3482 page 10), motorhomes, recreational vehicles (RVs), and trailers are ill-advised or www.visitredwoods.com ~5% remains: prohibited on other roadways. Check-out the map on pages 6-7 . 4.7% preserved in public lands ≤ 1% privately owned & managed …have a picnic? Picnic tables are available at numerous locations throughout the parks, including all visitor centers (see page 2). Help Keep Wildlife Wild: never feed wildlife; properly store and dispose of all food and garbage—even crumbs. ...see some really tall trees?

…fnd lodging? When logging began in 1850, roughly two million acres of ancient or While there are no lodging services (hotels, motels, or hostels, etc.) within the “old-growth” coast redwood forest canopy mantled the coastal mountains parks, lodging is available in and around nearby communities—contact local cham- of California. Today, just about fve percent remains. Redwood National bers of commerce. See “Area Information,” (above-right) for more information. and State Parks preserves over 35 percent of all remaining, protected old- growth coast redwood forests in California. …dine or purchase groceries? To experience these rare yet iconic forests yourself, refer to the map on While there are no food services within the parks, food is available in and around pages 6-7: Shaded areas identify the general locations of old-growth nearby communities—contact local chambers of commerce for more info. See forests. Most “Recommended Short Walks” and “Recommended Scenic “Area Information,” (above-right). Full-service grocery stores are available in Brook- Drives” offer easy access to some really tall trees. Most of the “Suggested ings, Ore., and Crescent City, Trinidad, McKinleyville, Arcata, and Eureka, Calif. Hikes” in the chart on page 11 also traverse old-growth forests.

…go camping? Even travelers on major highways will catch a glimpse of these giants (just Camping is permitted: in four developed campgrounds; at numerous designated keep an eye on the road!): look for ancient coast redwoods along US 199 backcountry camps; and at dispersed sites on Redwood Creek gravel bars upstream through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, as well as on US 101, of MacArthur Creek and no closer than 1-mile from Tall Trees Grove. Permits, res- especially just south of Crescent City, Calif. in Del Norte Coast Redwoods ervations, and/or fees may apply (see pages 10-11). Outside the national and state State Park—it’s not called the Redwood Highway for nothing! parks, tent, trailer, and RV camping may be available on adjacent public lands or nearby private campgrounds. See “Area Information” for additional information. NPS

Redwood Visitor Guide 3 Coastal Wonders NPS / JOHN CHAO Seastacks, tide pools and cold, crashing waves are common along our 40-miles of protected coastline. Marine Protected Areas

IMAGINE AN ALIEN WORLD, WHERE ROCKS ARE PAINTED WITH Just like ancient redwood groves, these submerged treasures living rainbows and crawling with colorful critters. Special skills provide a playground for the visitor’s imagination. allow for creatures to disappear within plain sight. Animals digest their food outside of their bodies beneath a towering 33% of California MPAs are located next to California State watery forest. There are neighborhoods permanently drenched Parks, a preservation partnership which benefts both land in darkness beneath a speckled bioluminescent sky. This bizarre and sea. Visitors to Redwood National and State Parks can world exists just a stone’s throw from Redwood National and experience MPAs in many ways. State Parks iconic redwood groves. A life vest can be the difference Seasonal interpretive programs focused on the watery world are between an incident and a tragedy. ofered during the summer months, shedding light on some of Enjoy the beaches but don’t let the ocean catch you off guard: These habitats are home to remarkable the ocean’s myths and mysteries. MPAs are open for everyone to explore, providing opportunities for ocean recreation ecosystems and wild creatures. Sneaker Waves are very large waves including surfng, diving, kayaking and wildlife viewing. that can occur at any time. Never turn your back on the ocean. Each year, over one million visitors travel from around the world Although the ocean contains incredible beauty worth to visit Redwood National and State Parks. Many seek to step exploring, California’s north coast waters are turbulent and Rip Currents are strong out-going back in time when visiting the ancient old growth redwoods. frigid. Always use caution when recreating in or near the water. currents that can occur at any time. Others come to enjoy long walks on pristine beaches. Some They are stronger than you are. wander along restored creek beds, observing salmon accomplish the unimaginable. Of the millions that visit each year, few are Rising Tides can cut off access. Know aware of a nearby mystery: a colorful world hidden within an the tides; plan for rising water. underwater wilderness. Think “TSUNAMI!” if you feel a strong Just beyond park boundaries, ffteen Marine Protected Areas earthquake. Go to high ground or inland. Stay there. (MPAs) lie of the coasts of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. These MPAs are home to remarkable ecosystems and wild Cold Water quickly paralyzes muscles, creatures that are rarely noticed by visitors. making it hard to swim.

Just as our nation’s parks protect special places on land, California’s statewide network of MPAs protect marine animals and their underwater homes. Within these protected areas, fshing and other human impacts are limited, providing a refuge If someone in the water appears to be for diverse marine life to live and reproduce. Within Northern in trouble, CALL 911. Don’t go in after

California’s MPAs you will discover tranquil estuaries, lush SCUBA MLPA UNIVERSITY STATE HUMBOLDT PHOTO: them—you may not survive. bull-kelp forests, colorful rocky reefs, productive sandy bottom habitats, and deep ocean canyons. California’s 124 MPAs connect these habitats, protecting marine life during many The colorful underwater world is closer than you think, hosting stages of their life. incredible life. During your visit to walk amongst ancient giants, let your mind wander to what vibrant mysteries are just Like underwater parks, MPAs mirror the marvels you have ofshore. Visit an MPA today! come to explore on land, while providing a vital resource protection to our coastal ocean. Angela Edmunds, Marine Protected Area Interpreter

You are in Tsunami and Earthquake Country Protect yourself during Since 1933, Crescent City, California has recorded 34 tsunamis—more What to do during a Tsunami Advisory: the earthquake than any other community on the Pacifc Coast of the United States. • Because of the threat of a potential tsunami and the danger to those Crescent City’s tsunami preparedness came at the highest of costs, howev- in or near the water, local offcials may close beaches and evacuate er. Often through unwelcomed experience and practice, it has proven itself harbors and marinas. Please obey their directions. to be one of the most tsunami ready cities on the Pacifc Coast. These tips will help you to stay safe while visiting tsunami country: What to do during a Tsunami Warning: DROP COVER HOLD ON • If you hear a tsunami warning siren, detect signs of a tsunami, or hear Know the signs of a tsunami: about a tsunami warning on the radio or TV, move to higher ground • A strong earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more near the coast. and inland immediately. • A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters. • Bring pets with you to keep them safe. Move to high ground or • A loud roaring noise from the ocean. • Take your disaster supplies kit. Having adequate supplies on hand will inland as soon as you can make you more comfortable. If you are in a coastal area and feel a strong earthquake...: • Watching a tsunami from near the shore is dangerous, and it is • Drop, cover, and hold on. against the law to remain in an evacuated area. • Protect yourself from the earthquake. • Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV for the • When the shaking stops, move quickly to higher ground away from latest updates. GO TO HIGH GROUND the coast. A tsunami may be coming within minutes. • Be prepared for aftershocks which happen frequently after earth- What to do after a tsunami: quakes. Each time the earth shakes: drop, cover, and hold on. • Return ONLY when local offcials tell you it is safe to do so. A tsunami Remain on high ground! • Move as far inland and uphill as possible. is a series of waves that may continue for hours. Do not assume that the danger is over after one wave. The next wave(s) may be larger Tsunamis last for hours What to do during a Tsunami Watch: than the frst. • Use a NOAA Weather Radio or listen to local radio or television sta- • Stay away from damaged areas so emergency responders can have tions for updated information. full access. • Locate loved-ones and review evacuation plans. • Stay out of any building that has water around it and take care when • Be ready to move quickly if a Tsunami Warning is issued. re-entering any structure. Surge foodwater may damage buildings. STAY THERE!

4 Redwood Visitor Guide Nature & Science ©DEAN PENNALA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

Ancient coast redwoods seen along the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (see “Recommended Short Drives” on pages 6-7). Humble beginnings: Actual size of a coast redwood seed cone. Three Redwoods: All in the Subfamily NPS COLLECTION

THOUGH WE OFTEN SIMPLY REFER TO DAWN REDWOOD GIANT SEQUOIA COAST REDWOOD the world’s tallest living trees on Metasequoia glyptostroboides Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoia sempervirens California’s North Coast as “redwoods,” there are in fact three distinct redwood Thought to have been extinct for Quick-growing and long-lived (some over Coast redwoods are the tallest trees in species: dawn redwood, giant sequoia, and millions of years, the dawn redwood was 3,000 years), no tree is more massive than the world. Dense forest stands grow on coast redwood. Much like the members of rediscovered in 1944 by a forester in the the giant sequoia. The General Sherman nutrient-rich river bars and food plains, your family, the species in this subfamily Sichuan-Hubei region of China. Tree in Sequoia National Park is the most protected from the wind. Heavy winter (Sequoioideae) share a common ancestry Also popular as an ornamental today, massive living thing on Earth, with an rains and fog from the Pacifc Ocean keeps and many similar characteristics while the tree is easily distinguished from its estimated total volume of over 50,000 the trees continually damp, even during maintaining their own unique identities. California relatives by its smaller size and cubic feet. summer droughts. deciduous leaves. Fossil evidence suggests that redwoods Distribution: Western slopes of Sierra Distribution: Northern California coast, descended from a group of conifers that Distribution: Central China. Nevada Mountains in Central California. and into southernmost coastal Oregon. thrived across Europe, Asia, and North Height: To 140 feet (43 m). Height: To 314 feet (96 m). Height: To 379 feet (115 m). America when dinosaurs roamed the Diameter: To 6 feet (2 m). Diameter (DBH): To 30 feet (9 m). Diameter (DBH): To 26 feet (8 m). Earth—in the Jurassic period more than Age: Indeterminate. Age: To more than 3,000 years. Age: To more than 2,000 years. 145 million years ago. As Earth’s climate Leaves: Deciduous; needle-like with small Leaves: Evergreen; awl-shaped, attached Leaves: Evergreen; both needle- and awl- gradually and generally became cooler and stalk, arranged opposite each other. at base. shaped, attached at base. drier, redwoods became restricted to three Cone size: Like a large olive; shed yearly. Cone size: Like a chicken egg; can stay on Cone size: Like a large olive; shed after 1-2 distinct geographic regions and evolved Seed size: Like a tomato seed. tree for two decades. years. into the three species we know today. Reproduction: By seed only. Seed size: Like an oat fake. Seed Size: Like a tomato seed. Habitat/climate: Indeterminate. Reproduction: By seed only. Reproduction: By seed or sprout. All redwoods are cone-bearing trees Habitat/climate: Seedlings require abun- Habitat/climate: Seedlings are shade- and get their common name from their dant light, are frost tolerant, and drought- tolerant but frost sensitive; require reddish-brown bark and heartwood. And, resistant. abundant moisture. by whatever name, these magnifcent trees have the uncanny ability to inspire awe and mystery. It’s a subfamily tradition!

Marbled Murrelet: On the Edge of Extinction

Watchable Wildlife: Roosevelt Elk

Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) is the largest subspecies of North American elk and one of the most commonly seen mam- mals in Redwood National and State Parks. Though abundant today, as few as 15 Roos- evelt elk remained in California in 1925 when one of the last herds made its stand in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Since then, protection of critical habitat in parks and surrounding areas has allowed the population to rebound. NPS COLLECTION

Prime locations for viewing Roosevelt elk include (also see map on pages 6-7): NPS / KEITH BENSON

• Elk Prairie: Six miles north of Orick, Calif. or 34 miles south of Crescent City, Calif. on SHELTERED IN A SOFT NEST OF MOSS AND FERNS, A MARBLED MURRELET CHICK the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. waits silently atop a massive coast redwood branch high above the forest foor. It’s parents spend their day at sea diving for small fsh, returning at dusk to feed their solitary • Elk Meadow: Exit Davison Road three miles north of Orick, Calif. or 39 miles south of Crescent City, Calif. on US 101. ofspring. Like the fog that shrouds the North Coast, the life of the marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is connected to both forest and sea. • Gold Bluffs Beach (day-use fee area): From Elk Meadow (see above), continue four unpaved miles on Davison Road (trailers prohibited; motorhomes/RVs not advised). Nearby, a Steller’s jay hops along the forest foor scavenging for any morsel of food. Aggressive and incredibly intelligent—they can remember hundreds of diferent food • Bald Hills Road: Exit Bald Hills Road one mile north of Orick, Calif. or 41 miles south of locations—jays and their fellow corvids (ravens and crows) fourish at the ecologically- Crescent City, Calif. on US 101; continue about nine miles or more on Bald Hills Road to rich edges of the redwood forest. upland prairie and oak woodland habitat. The edges of this once unbroken forest have increased a hundred-fold in as many years. Elk may appear almost anywhere—even along major roads and the Logging, highways, cities, campgrounds, and picnic areas open broad boulevards into busy US 101 corridor. Biologists think that road kills are among the the heart of the coast redwood forest. Thus exposed, murrelet chicks and eggs make easy major cause of death for elk in the parks. For your safety and theirs, meals for crafty corvids. As the forest edge continues to expand, the marbled murrelet please respect posted speed limits and always watch for wildlife. lives on the edge of extinction. Adult males (bulls) weigh up to 1,200 pounds and will aggressively guard their harems, especially during the fall mating season. Female Never Feed Wildlife! It’s dangerous to you, the fed animal, and other cows may be very protective during calving season, typically May– wildlife. It’s against the law, too! Store food and smelly items in bear- June. Never approach wild elk! Observe them from a distance with proof storage lockers. Keep food within arm’s reach when cooking or binoculars or photograph them with a telephoto lens. preparing. Together, we can ensure a place in the wild for a rare bird.

Jeff Denny, Park Ranger

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CREEK C P 7 Redwoods State Park. Numerous pull-outs and trailheads along Directions: From Klamath, Calif.: drive south 1 mile on US 101 13 r k e w RED WOODS e k y the way, including the Boy Scout Tree Trail and Stout Grove. (over the Klamath River) and exit Klamath Beach Road; after 11 STAT E PARK Tsunami Hazard Zone Steep Cliffs 8 14 15 If you feel an earthquake, Cliffs are likely to crumble and Gold Bluffs Beach l e miles, turn left onto Alder Camp Rd. and proceed 2 miles to junc- r slide. Climbing on them or r think “tsunami!” Go to Big Tree Wayside a Cal-Barrel Road B high ground or inland and walking near the edge invites l- Bald Hills Road tion. Turn right (north) and continue ~11 miles on unpaved road a trailers prohibited stay there. catastrophe. Because of falling Prairie Creek C Rd Mostly paved, two-way traffc; Motorhomes/RVs and (restricted to one-way, northbound traffc, only) toward the mouth rocks, walking below cliffs is Visitor Center 3 dangerous. Keep away! S trailers not advised. of the Klamath River. Turn right (east) onto the paved Klamath F 4 Heavy Surf F

U Distance & Duration: ~17 miles, (from junction with U.S. 101 to Beach Road and travel ~4 miles to return to US 101. Very large, powerful “sneaker” L B waves can occur at any time. Falling Limbs Elk Prairie Lyons Ranch trailhead); 45 minutes. Description: This narrow road with steep grades and sharp curves Tree limbs can fall during high They will quickly pull you into D the water and survival is winds, especially in old-growth L Directions: Signed exit for Bald Hills Road is ~1 mile north of offers panoramic views of the Pacifc Ocean and Klamath River O Exit 753 forests. G

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T Glen ra i spring wildfowers, Roosevelt elk, and black bear. Along the way, the camping can be accessed from the Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge l Trail Lady Bird Johnson R 9 Grove E T Redwood Creek Overlook provides outstanding views of its namesake L On the Road 2 O drainage as well as the Pacifc Ocean in the distance. Further on are Winding, narrow roads and wet or foggy conditions can be Kuchel Visitor Center H trailheads leading to the picturesque and historic Dolason and Lyons hazardous—please obey posted speed limits and road signs. Trailer parking Redwood Creek Trailhead Be on the lookout for large logging trucks, especially on Bald Permit required for overnight travel ranch sites. Near this southernmost part of Redwood National Park is Hills Road. Motorhomes/RVs and vehicles pulling trailers Orick Trailer parking should obey size/length restrictions. Schoolhouse Peak—the highest point in the parks at 3,097 feet. Redwood Creek Orick Horse R Trailhead e d w B al Freshwater o d o k Lagoon e d re

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Many different organizations, people, and projects are a part of the parks’ past—and future. Rebuilding Redwood Ecosystems

AT REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS (RNSP) YOU will be amazed by 40,000 acres of ancient redwoods—these towering giants are 45% of the world’s last old-growth redwoods. But not all the forests are the same here. Tw o - The drive to protect the redwoods on thirds (80,000 acres)of RNSP are second-growth forests— the northern coast of California began these are young, crowded forests that grew back after old- in 1917 after the completion of Highway growth redwoods were clear-cut in the 20th century. Before 101. A group of prominent scientifc RNSP was created, industrial logging damaged ecosystems, scholars traveled to Humboldt and Del destroyed streams, carved hundreds of miles of logging Norte counties to bear witness to the roads, and fragmented redwood habitats. Negative efects magnifcent redwood groves found there. from that logging continues to be felt today. After seeing widespread destruction of the forests along the new highway, they A landscape-scale restoration program called “Redwoods were astounded that not one tree was protected for public enjoyment. They Rising” has begun. The goal is to fast-track the development founded Save the Redwoods League in of healthy redwood ecosystems in park lands that were The remaining young redwoods will then grow vigorously with the 1918 with the intention of changing that. logged. We are re-occupying old logging roads, restoring light and space to eventually become giants. rivers, and repairing second-growth forests. An ecosystem Since 1918, Save the Redwoods League beneft of this will be to join fragmented habitats across Since the Redwood Expansion Act of 1978, RNSP has been fnding has protected and restored redwood state and federal boundaries. Additionally, restoration ways to restore our rivers and logged forests. Decades of testing forests and connected people with their should build natural resiliency in RNSP to the impacts of and experimentation has proven that degraded second-growth peace and beauty. In our second century, drought, fre, diseases, invasive species, and climate change. forests can be restored—but a careful human-hand is needed. We our overarching goals are to protect the have successfully removed hundreds of miles of logging roads, remaining old-growth redwood forests, fxed miles of river ecosystems, and thinned several thousand acres restore young forests at a landscape scale This year, you will see and hear so that they become the old growth of the of second-growth forests. You can easily experience a previously future, and create world-class park experi- crews doing restoration work near restored area if you walk the Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail on the ences to inspire new audiences that refect Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. the diversity of California’s population. Prairie Creek and Mill Creek. Save the Redwoods League has assisted But, we have so much more to restore—and this is why we need in preserving more than 217,000 acres Redwoods Rising. The frst phase began in October 2019 at the of redwoods, including areas within Red- Formed in 2018, Redwoods Rising is currently a Prairie Creek and Mill Creek Watersheds. Redwoods Rising will wood National and State Parks. collaboration among Save the Redwoods League, the initially restore 10,000 acres of second-growth forest. Rivers will be National Park Service, and California State Parks. This restored and we will re-occupy or remove some old logging roads. partnership combines our diferent resources. Together For more information, contact the League: we will reconnect 40,000 acres of old-growth redwoods. Redwoods Rising has already brought jobs into the local area and Together, we can work at a scale needed to restore tens of Save the Redwoods League increasing economic benefts will be felt near and far. Eventually, thousands of acres of damaged habitats. 111 Sutter Street, 11th Floor park visitors could have more hiking and biking opportunities when San Francisco, CA 94104 legacy logging roads are turned into trails. During 2021, you will be driving along U.S 101 and might SaveTheRedwoods.org see restoration crews working. Redwoods Rising involves This project will beneft future generations of visitors. Just imagine: restoration thinning in second-growth forests. These young in a couple of human lifetimes from now, there will be additional ph: 888-836-0005 forests now hold unnaturally dense amounts of diferent tens of thousands of acres of old-growth redwoods to be enjoyed by [email protected]. trees—often more than a thousand thin trees in each acre. all. I hope you are amazed by that too! To reduce the unhealthy tree density, many young Douglas- frs and some young redwoods will be removed. Gregory Litten, Park Ranger

Who’s Newton B. Drury? Our Partner: Redwood Parks Conservancy You may have discovered that providing visitor services in these parks is a collaborative efort between the National Park Ser- Perhaps you’ve driven the scenic parkway vice, California State Parks, and the non-proft Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC). RPC is the ofcial non-proft partner named in his honor in Prairie Creek of Redwood National and State Parks, as well as other public lands in our region. All these partners work hard to ensure that Redwoods State Park (see page 7), or seen his your public lands are well-managed so you can safely enjoy and learn about these forests, beaches, prairies, and wildlife. NPS COLLECTION name above the entryway to the Crescent City Redwood Parks Conservancy is here to support Information Center. But who was he? and supplement park operations. RPC staf help orient park visitors and provide educational Considered by many “the man who saved products at stores in all fve Redwood National the redwoods,” Drury dedicated 40 years Newton B. Drury and State Parks’ visitor centers. By making sales, of his life to preserving these forests and fundraising, obtaining grants, acquiring donations, was instrumental in securing hundreds of thousands of acres as and coordinating family events, RPC raises funds to parklands. A ftting symbol of the continuing partnership between funnel back to the parks for important needs. the National Park Service, California State Parks, and the Save the Redwoods League, Drury served as director of all three organizations If you want to help support redwood parks on during his career. the far north coast of California, consider joining fellow redwood enthusiasts by becoming a RPC Drury noted, “There are values in our landscape that ought to member. You’ll receive a number of benefts, be sustained against destruction though their worth cannot be including sales discounts, a subscription to our CONSERVANCY REDWOOD PARKS expressed in money terms. They are essential to our life, liberty and quarterly mail newsletter, email announcements, Redwood Parks Conservancy staff at Prairie Creek Visitor Center. puruit of happiness; this nation of ours is not so rich it can afford to updates, and fun event invitations. lose them; it is still rich enough to afford to preserve them.” Stop by and say hello to one of our blue-shirted staf; while you’re here, become a member and receive a free gift! We look forward to helping you create lasting memories as you explore your parks. www.redwoodparksconservancy.org Joanna Di Tommaso 8 Redwood Visitor Guide For Kids / Education NPS / DYLAN KLINESTEKER

Pick-up a copy of the Redood Junior Ranger booklet at any Redwood National and State Parks visitor center (see page 2 for locations). Keep It Crumb Clean Be a Junior Ranger! Want to learn even more about your Help Keep Wildlife Safe and Healthy parks and earn cool badges along the way? Two different programs are available for Junior Rangers at Redwood National and State Parks. Did you know that human food and garbage can hurt wildlife? Keeping our parks Both are fun, informative, and free! clean and safe is important! Decode the secret message to fnd out what you can do to help wildlife in Redwood National and State Parks. Some of the pictures make the Self-Guided Program sound of the word. You may also have to subtract (-) or add (+) letters to the word. Visit any information center (see page 2) and pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Booklet. Complete the activities at your own pace while exploring the parks -y +ep with your family. When you’re done, return the completed booklet to any _ _ _ _ wildlife _ _ _ _ by _ _ _ information center to get your badge. Ranger-Guided Program From games and crafts to hikes and watching wildlife, explore some of the best places in California and Pudding -t+ding -t+d -b make new friends along the way. To get started, ask a ranger or visit an information center (see ______them ______page 2) for the time and place of the next Junior Ranger activity. Get an offcial badge after completing the activities. There’s even more prizes to be won, but you don’t have to earn them all at Redwood: You can continue at over 70 other parks around the state!

N Here at Redwood National and State Parks, we’re proud of our Junior food ______and food lockers. Rangers. They are true partners in helping preserve these special places.

PORTS Parks as Classrooms

Bringing the magic of the redwoods Don’t Get Left Inside! to classrooms, California State Parks’ AT REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS, LEARNING TAKES PORTS program uses video-conference place at all levels! For over a quarter century, two outdoor schools technology to link students and park

rangers. In existence since 2003, this in the parks have ofered unique, hands-on, curriculum-based NPS NPS distance-learning program reaches education programming. National park education rangers guide over 30,000 students per year. students, parents, and teachers in resource-immersed feld stud- ies directly related to redwood ecosystems and the rich cultural Aligned with sixth grade California histories of the area. All programs are aligned with National academic content standards, students Science Standards and California Department of Education con- get a behind-the-scenes look at tent standards for natural science, social science, and the arts. Redwood National and State Parks—

from the latest canopy research to HOWLAND HILL OUTDOOR SCHOOL large-scale ecological restoration Situated above the Mill Creek watershed near the towering coast efforts now underway in the parks. redwoods of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Howland Hill Outdoor School ofers a variety of day-long and overnight For more information visit PORTS online at www.ports.parks.ca.gov experiences for students in preschool through sixth grade. Many students who took part in these programs in the early 1980s now

Below: A California state park ranger chats return as teachers or parent chaperones, providing important NPS live with students from the “EduGator.” generational connections to the outdoor school and the parks.

Top: Students learn about prescribed fre in a park meadow. WOLF CREEK EDUCATION CENTER Bottom: A ranger shows students how to read water quailty measurements. Started in 1972 as a grassroots efort by local teachers eager to study the newly created Redwood National Park, today the Wolf Creek Education Center provides overnight programs (21 days, Programs and facility use are by reservation only. Weekend and including 2 nights lodging) for fourth through sixth grade stu- shoulder season rental of the facilities for redwood ecosystems- dents. Ideally located near Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, related study may also be available. For more information, please in-depth study focuses on prairies, wetlands and streams, and the call 707-464-5101 or visit us online at ancient coast redwood forest. www.nps.gov/redw/forteachers. CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PARKS CALIFORNIA STATE

Redwood Visitor Guide 9 Campgrounds & Backcountry Camps NPS / BRYAN PETRTYL NPS / BRYAN

The well-maintained Jedediah Smith Campground offers exceptional opportunities to camp among old-growth coast redwoods. Developed Campgrounds

Federal Calif. Parks Calif. Parks Trailer # of RV Max. Water & Dump Fee Senior/ Disabled Veterans Toilet Shower Max. Sewer Yurt Cabin Sites Length Electric Station Access Pass Pass Pass Length

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Jedediah Smith $35 $17.50 $17.50 Free 86 Flush Yes 25 ft. 21 ft. No No Yes No $100 / $80

Mill Creek $35 $17.50 $17.50 Free 145 Flush Yes 28 ft. 24 ft. No No Yes No No

Elk Prairie $35 $17.50 $17.50 Free 75 Flush Yes 27 ft. 24 ft. No No No No $100 / $80

Gold Bluffs Beach $35 $17.50 $17.50 Free 26 Flush Yes 24 ft. Prohibited No No No No No

RESERVATIONS: Year-round reservations now can be made for camping at Gold Bluffs Beach and Prairie Creek campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks. Other campgrounds can be reserved during summer. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling 1-800-444-7275 or online at www.ReserveCalifornia.com. Nearby Public Camping

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Panther Flat $15 $7.50 No No 39 Flush Yes 40 ft. 40 ft. No No No No No

Grassy Flat $10 $5 No No 19 Pit No 30 ft. 30 ft. No No No No No

Patrick Creek $14 $7 No No 13 Flush No 35 ft. 35 ft. No No No No No

Big Flat $8 $4 No No 27 Pit No 22 ft. 22 ft. No No No No No

California State Parks

Patrick’s Point State Park $35 No $17.50 Free 124 Flush Yes 31 ft. 31 ft. No No Yes No $80

Oregon State Parks

Harris Beach $20/$32 No No No 147 Flush Yes 57 ft. 57 ft. $32 $32 Yes $45 No

Alfred A. Loeb $24 No No No 48 Flush Yes 66 ft. 66 ft. $24 No No No $45

Del Norte County

Clifford Kamph $15 No No No 12 Flush No Tent Only Tent Only No No No No No

Florence Keller $15 No No No 28 Flush No 32 ft. 32 ft. No No No No No

Ruby Van Deventer $15 No No No 18 Flush No 22 ft. 22 ft. No No No No No

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Big Lagoon $20/$25 No No No 25 Flush Yes 24 ft. 24 ft. 1 Elec. No No No No

Park Passes Backcountry Camps

For those who like to get away—a trail to themselves, a starlit sky at night, and a lullaby of crashing waves—Redwood National and State Parks offers Designated Camp Nearest Vehicle Access Horses Bikes Water Additional Info. you more than 200 miles (322 km) of extraordinary backcountry trails and seven designated backcountry camps. Whether on foot, bicycle or North of Klamath River horseback (see page 11 for more info.), you’ll traverse a wide variety of Little Bald Hills Little Bald Hills Trailhead: Pack in or bring Trough, corral, & non- natural habitats including redwood forests, prairies, rivers and woodlands. (5 sites) 3 mi. to camp PP flter/purifer potable water spigot

Backcountry camping in Redwood National and State Parks is allowed DeMartin Wilson Creek Picnic Area: * Pack in; no reliable * Limited bike access; ask a only in designated backcountry sites and at dispersed locations on (10 sites) 2.5 mi. to camp P source nearby ranger for more info. Redwood Creek gravel bars (see below). Except at Redwood Creek gravel bars, all camps feature picnic tables and food storage lockers. Toilets are South of Klamath River located at all designated backcountry sites except at 44 Camp. Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge * No riding on trails; must Flint Ridge Pack in; no reliable Section Trailhead: * walk bike 1 mi. to camp (8 sites) P source nearby Backcountry Use Permits 1 mi. to camp from trailhead/Coastal Dr. Backcountry permits are required for all backcountry camping. In summer Gold Bluffs Beach Prairie Creek Visitor Center: HIker/biker ONLY. Max. of 8 2020 we began issuing these permits online only. Potable water; normally (1 site in developed ~41 mi. to camp people. $5 per person/night. P available Visit www.nps.gov/redw to apply for a backcountry camping permit. campground) (longer via bike route) (Between sites 19 and 20.)

Elam Creek Redwood Creek Trailhead P Pack in or flter/purify from Horse access via Orick Horse CAUTION: CROSSING REDWOOD CREEK (3 sites) (hikers only): 3 mi. to camp Redwood Creek tributaries Trailhead (fees apply): ~6 mi.

Redwood Creek may be dangerous and/or inaccessible during the 44 Camp Tall Trees Trailhead: Pack in or flter/purify from Backpackers only. (4 sites) ~3 mi. to camp Redwood Creek tributaries No toilets. rainy season and/or high fow stages. Always check with a park

ranger or inquire at any information center (see page 2) for the Camp only on gravel bars Redwood Creek latest conditions. Two bridges over the creek (via the Redwood Creek Tall Trees Trailhead: Pack in or flter/purify from upstream of MacArthur (dispersed; ~2 mi. to gravel bars Redwood Creek tributaries Creek & no closer than Trail) are only in place during the summer, usually June-September. no facilities) 1-mile from Tall Trees Grove.

10 Redwood Visitor Guide Trails NPS / JOHN CHAO

Hundreds of miles of trails beckon hikers, bikers, and horseback riders in Redwood National and State Parks. Choose Your Own Adventure! Pets Ask at a visitor center how your dog can More than 200 miles of trails traverse a mosaic become a BARK! RANGER. of habitats at Redwood National and State Bicycles Horses Parks. Whatever your interest, experience, or Walker Road and Cal Barrel Road are ftness level, there’s a trail adventure for you! great places to walk through old-growth Bicycles are permitted on all public roadways Horses and pack animals are welcome on three This visitor guide does not ensure a safe trail redwoods with your pets (see page 6-7). open to vehicle traffc, as well as on designated designated trails, with opportunities for short experience. Inquire at any visitor center (see backcountry bicycle routes: day rides or multi-day trips. Camping is allowed page 2) for trip-planning advice and trail Unless posted—with the exception of at two stock-ready sites along these trails (see conditions.You can get maps or guidebooks service animals—pets are not allowed on Little Bald Hills Trail “Backcountry Camping” on page 10): from any cooperating association bookstore. park trails, at ranger-led programs, or in Camp: Little Bald Hills Camp park buildings. Little Bald Hills Trail Coastal Trail Camp: Little Bald Hills Camp Accessible For safety, pets on a leash not exceeding Last Chance & Gold Bluffs Beach sections six feet in length are allowed only at Simpson-Reed Grove, Big Tree Camp: Gold Bluffs Beach Campground Mill Creek Horse Trail designated campgrounds, picnic areas, Wayside, Elk Prairie, Foothills/ Day-use only. public roads, parking areas, and beaches Prairie Creek Loop, Leiffer Loop and Ossagon Trail with road access. Revelation trails will lead you through old- Orick Horse Trail growth redwood groves (see page 6-7). Davison Trail Camp: Elam Creek Camp While pets are family, wild park trails are not the best place for them. Well-behaved Streelow Creek Trail Horses are also allowed on Crescent, Hidden, pets can become stressed by unfamiliar Hiking and Freshwater beaches, and within the surroundings and threaten visitors or Lost Man Creek Trail Redwood Creek streambed up to the frst wildlife. Predators may see pets as prey, Suggested hikes in the chart below are just a footbridge/trail crossing of Redwood Creek. placing pet and owner in danger. sample of possible adventures and may not be Biker/hiker campsites are available at developed suitable for everyone. Circled numbers next to campgrounds and at two designated backcoun- Animals may not graze park vegetation, and Thank you for your cooperation! each trail/route name reference trailhead loca- try camps (see page 10). For more information, must be hobbled or tied to a hitching post when tions indicated on the map on pages 6-7. Mid- including a free Bicycle Routes brochure, con- unattended. Carry only pellets or weed-free feed. level walks/hikes are shown in red; longer day tact any visitor center or visit us online at TRAILHEAD SECURITY! hikes in blue. Short on time? Check-out “Rec- www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/bikes Contact us for more info. (see page 2) or visit Whenever leaving your vehicle, secure ommended Short Walks” 1 – 5 on page 6. www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/horses. all valuables and keep them out of sight. Better yet, take them with you! Suggested Hikes

Trail/Route Name(s) Trailhead(s) Distance/Duration Diffculty Additional Info. (Approx.)

Mid-Level Walks/Hikes

~1 mile north of Crescent City on Lake Early Wildlife Area Info. Center: 41 mile loop / 2 hours 6 Cadra Loop Trail Northcrest Dr. then 1 1 miles NW Easy: moderately level. Lagoon and wetlands, coastal dunes, 3 hours round-trip on Old Mill Road. conifer forest, meadows, birdwatching.

13 miles north of Elk Prairie on Old-growth redwoods. Brown Creek 7 Brown Creek east side of Newton B. Drury Scenic 2 mile there and back / 1 hour Easy: moderately level. Trail leads to some notable historical Parkway markers.

Loop: Prairie Creek Trail north, east Prairie Creek Visitor Center: 1 mile across parkway to Foothill Trail, Foothill 8 Prairie Creek / Foothills north of US 101 on the Newton B. 21 mile loop / 1 hour Easy (overall): Relatively level. Trail south, west across parkway to Drury Scenic Parkway Prairie Creek Visitor Center.

Elk Meadow Day Use Area: 3 miles Old-growth redwoods, Trillium Falls, 9 Trillium Falls 23 mile loop / 11 hours Moderate: Some non-steep grades. north of Orick, Calif. off US 101. Roosevelt elk.

Longer Day Hikes

Signed trailhead on east end of Moderate to strenuous: 1800-foot Old-growth redwoods, mixed conifer 91 miles (to park boundary and 10 Little Bald Hills Trail Howland Hill Road (see page 7), ~3 ascent/descent (out and back) over forest, pine-studded prairie. Watch for back) / 5-6 hours mile east of Stout Grove. 43 miles to/from park boundary. bikes & horses on trail.

From Crescent City, Calif.: 31 miles 51 miles (out and back) / Moderate: Some steep grades with Old-growth redwoods, riparian corridor, Boy Scout Tree east of Elk Valley Road on Howland 11 4 hours round-trip switchbacks. Fern Falls, Boy Scout Tree (optional). Hill Road (unpaved through park).

Coastal Trail - Last Chance Section Crescent Beach Overlook: Southern Strenuous: Steep 1000-foot descent/ Ocean views, Enderts Beach, Damnation 13 miles (out and back) / 12 Crescent Beach Overlook to end of Enderts Beach Road (just ascent (out and back) over 1-mile Creek, old-growth redwoods. CHECK 6-9 hours round-trip Damnation Creek Trail south of Crescent City, Calif.). section south of Nickel Creek. with park rangers to see if it is open.

Loop: Fern Canyon Trail east, Friendship Fern Canyon / Friendship Ridge / Fern Canyon Trailhead and parking Moderate (overall): Steep grades and 13 7 mile loop / 4 hours Ridge Trail north, West Ridge Trail West Ridge / Coastal Trail area at end of Davison Road switchbacks on Friendship Ridge Trail. northwest, Coastal Trail south.

Prairie Creek Visitor Center: 1 mile James Irvine / Clintonia / Moderate (overall): Some steep grades James Irvine Trail northwest, Clintonia 14 north of US 101 on the Newton B. 61 mile loop / 3-4 hours Miners Ridge on Clintonia and Miners Ridge trails Trail south, Miners Ridge Trail southeast. Drury Scenic Parkway

James Irvine Trail northwest then Prairie Creek Visitor Center: 1 mile James Irvine / Fern Canyon / Moderate (overall): Some steep grades southwest into Fern Canyon, Davison 15 north of US 101 on the Newton B. 12 mile loop / 6 hours Davison Road / Miners Ridge on Miners Ridge Trail. Road south, Miners Ridge Trail Drury Scenic Parkway southeast.

61 miles southeast of US 101 on Tall Trees 31 mile semi-loop / Moderately strenuous: 800-foot Bald Hills Road, then 61 miles Old-growth redwoods, Redwood Creek 16 Trailhead accessible via free online 4 hours (includes drive to/from descent/ascent (out and back) over 11 south on unpaved Tall Trees Access access, Tall Trees Grove. permit: www.nps.gov/redw trailhead) miles to/from Tall Trees Grove. Road.

Redwood Visitor Guide 11 Protect Yourself… …Protect Your Parks

Beach Safety Tidepools Before hitting the beach, check for storm or high surf advisories and be While exploring, protect yourself and the fragile creatures that live here: “Ask us about aware of changing tide levels—tide charts are available at all visitor centers step carefully among slick rocks; return all rocks and tidepool life to their ” (see page 2). Never turn your back on the surf: large “rogue” or “sneaker” original position and orientation; be aware of changing tides. change! waves may strike unexpectedly. Supervise children at all times. Aquatic Hitchhikers Tsunamis Help prevent the spread of invasive species such as New Zealand mudsnail, As a participant in both the National Park Most commonly caused by earthquakes, tsunamis are series of large waves quagga mussel, and Asian clam. Never release plants, fsh, or other animals Service Climate Friendly Parks and California or surges that may strike the coast for eight hours or longer. If you feel an into a body of water unless they came from that body of water. When State Parks Cool Parks programs, Redwood earthquake, see the ocean suddenly recede, or receive any other tsunami leaving water: remove any visible mud, plants, fsh, or other animals from National and State Parks belongs to an en- warning: immediately move inland or to higher ground; stay away from recreational equipment and drain water before transporting; clean and dry terprising network of parks putting climate- coastal areas until offcials permit you to return. any equipment or clothing that comes into contact with water. friendly behavior at the forefront of sustain- ability planning. By conducting an emission Poison Oak Invasive Plants and Diseases inventory, setting emission reduction goals, Leaves of three, let them be! Poison oak occurs in various forms in the Sudden Oak Death is a disease killing millions of oak and tanoak trees in developing an Action Plan, and committing parks—it can be vine-like or a free-standing shrub. Stay on trails and look Calif. and Ore. A root-rotting fungus is killing Port-Orford-cedar through- to educate staff, visitors, and the community for the three distinctive, smooth, shiny leafets that are bright green or red out its limited range. Non-native invasive plants such as Scotch broom, about climate change, Redwood is taking a in new shoots or during the dry season. Contact with leaves can cause an English ivy, and yellow starthistle compete with native plants and alter leading role in climate change response. itchy skin rash—wash thoroughly if you brush against poison oak. ecosystems. You can help: stay on established trails; clean mud and debris from shoes, pets, livestock, and tires before exploring your parks. Here’s just some of the more visible climate- Ticks friendly actions Redwood has already taken to help preserve our natural and cultural Ticks carrying Lyme disease occur in the area. Stay on trails and check Marine Mammals treasures for future generations: clothing frequently (light-colored clothes enhances visibility). Tuck pant legs Marine mammals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. into socks shirts into pants. Inspect your body thoroughly after hiking. Stay at least 75 feet away—like all park animals, they’re wild, unpredict- able, and potentially dangerous. Never approach seal pups on the beach— High Winds they’re resting and waiting for their mothers to bring food. Avoid old-growth forests in high wind. Entire trees or heavy branches (“widow-makers”) can fall from hundreds of feet above at high speeds. Never Feed Wildlife Feeding wildlife is dangerous to you, Mountain Lions other humans, and the fed animal. NPS COLLECTION Mountain lions, or cougars, are seldom seen in these parks. Like any wild It’s against the law, too! animal, they can be dangerous. To prevent an encounter: hike in groups A fed bear that becomes In collaboration with Humboldt State University’s (not alone) and keep children close—don’t let them run ahead on the trail; habituated to humans Schatz Energy Research Center, existing facilities keep a clean camp; always be alert to your often has to be killed; are being retroftted with energy effcient surroundings. If you meet a mountain lion: feeding ravens and jays may technologies that reduce or eliminate energy consumption. do NOT run, crouch down, or bend over—stand result in increased popula- and face the animal; pick-up children and tions of these predatory birds, appear large; remain calm and back away slowly, threatening endangered giving the animal a chance to leave the area; species like marbled murrelets if the animal approaches, yell loudly, and snowy plovers. wave arms, and throw objects; if attacked, Please keep a clean camp or picnic site and fght back! store all food or smelly items out of sight in a locked car or bear-proof

NPS COLLECTION locker. When cooking or preparing food, keep all food within arm’s reach. CALIFORNIA DFG Fleet sizes have been reduced and many conventional vehicles have been replaced with energy effcient and electric models.

Redwood Parks Conservancy VIPs: Volunteers in Parks

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) Volunteers play an ever-increasing role in our parklands. NPS COLLECTION is a non-proft cooperating At Redwood, VIPs work side-by-side with National Park association established to foster Service, California State Park and Redwood Park Conservancy Recycling for a variety of materials is available throughout the parks—look for receptacles understanding, enjoyment, and employees to help care for these special places. Whether at day use areas, information centers, and stewardship of our parks and staffng a visitor center front desk, serving as a campground campgrounds. public lands through educational host, assisting park scientists in the feld or lab, or picking up outreach, visitor services, and litter, volunteers are true stewards of our natural and cultural support of our partners entrusted heritage! with the care of public lands along To view Redwood’s Action Plan or learn California’s North Coast. Proceeds We welcome VIPs from all over the United States and the world more about Climate Friendly Parks, visit from visitor center and online store to live and work in this special place (housing may be available). www.nps.gov/climatefriendlyparks. sales, as well as fundraising events, are returned to these special places to provide interpretive and To learn about available For more information on Cool Parks, visit educational programs and materials. This Visitor Guide, too, was made VIP opportunities and to www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24872. possible by a generous donation from Redwood Parks Conservancy. apply online, visit www.volunteer.gov Redwood Parks Conservancy ph: (707) 464-9150 For opportunities as a Visit our social media channels: campground host, visit Facebook: /redwoodparks Instagram: @redwoodparks www.parks.ca.gov/? Reduce. Reuse. Recycle this Visitor Guide! page_id=886 To become a RPC member and/or make an online donation to support your public lands, visit: www.redwoodparksconservancy.org Removing invasive plants at

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