California · National and State Parks trail

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail

in California

Located not far from Highway 101, this easy walk through old-growth redwoods has been a popular destination for decades. This family friendly trail is a 1.5 mile (2.5 km) loop that winds through a mixed forest of redwoods and other tall conifers. However, there is a hikers' bridge with a slope that makes it not officially accessible for those with a wheelchair.

To get to this grove, drive three miles (5km) of the Bald Hills Road. Use caution when driving this road! It is narrow and windy with very few pull outs or turn-around spots. Bald Hills Road is not recommended for recreational vehicles, coaches/buses, or any vehicle towing a trailer.

Parking: The parking lot for the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail is located three miles up the Bald Hills Road. Due to limited parking, oversized vehicles (such as recreational vehicles, coaches/buses, or any vehicle towing a trailer) are not allowed to park in this parking lot. In summer, this parking area is typically full from 11am until 4pm.

States: California
Trail type: National and State Parks trail
Centroid nearest city: Eugene, OR · 196 mi · ~6 hr drive
Centroid coords: 41.3042°, -124.0186°

About Redwood National and State Parks

National and State Parks

This trail is inside Redwood National and State Parks, a national and state parks managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Conditions, road status, trail closures, and reservation requirements are published on the park's NPS page — check it before driving in, especially in winter or during major weather events.

Official NPS trail page: https://www.nps.gov/places/lbjtrailhead.htm

Park homepage: https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm

Plan your hike

Practical notes

Maps + permits: long-distance trails like this often require permits for through-hiking, backcountry camping, or specific sections (especially in National Parks). Check with the maintaining organisation listed above and the relevant land manager before booking travel.

Water + supplies: water sources vary seasonally on most U.S. trails. Carry a filter and consult current trail-condition reports — through-hiker journals (PCT-L, AT Reddit, etc.) and the maintaining organisation publish regular updates.

When to go: hiking seasons vary widely with elevation, latitude, and snowpack. Through-hikers traditionally start the AT in March-April (Springer northbound) and the PCT in late April (Campo northbound). High-elevation western trails (CDT, JMT, Wonderland) generally aren't passable until July.

If you've hiked Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.