The notebook of Redwood National and State Parks
Stroll the shoreline without hurrying.
Giant sequoia forests, wild coast and trails under a monumental canopy.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Forest · Coast · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Redwood National and State Parks
Giant sequoia forests, wild coast and trails under a monumental canopy.
The discovery of Redwood National and State Parks is centred around Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Fern Canyon and Prairie Creek Redwoods. The stay thus alternates between forests, coastline and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- Fern Canyon
- Prairie Creek Redwoods
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
World Heritage
Parc national et parcs d'état de Redwood
Redwood Parks protect coastal forests from giant redwoods, where trunks rise in a light filtered by the Pacific haze. Trails pass between ferns, streams and old trees, with panoramic roads that also connect wild beaches and meadows frequented by elk.
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove
Lady Bird Johnson Grove offers an accessible loop in the middle of ancient coastal sequoias, often wrapped in light mist. The fern undergrowth, red trunks and feltless silence give a clear first encounter with Redwood forest, without long hikes or steep slopes.
Nature and panorama
Fern Canyon
Fern Canyon locks the visitor between walls covered with ferns, while a stream snakes on the ground of pebbles and damp wood. The place looks like a vegetal gorge more than just a trail; shoes that can enter the water make walking much more comfortable.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods
Prairie Creek Redwoods alternate forests of ancient redwoods, clearings frequented by the elk of Roosevelt and access to the coast. Roads and trails give it a gradual immersion, from giant trunks to thick ferns, with a cool and dark atmosphere even when the coast is bright.
Practical tips
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