California · National and State Parks trail

Lady Bird Johnson Nature Trail Stop #8

in California

Redwood Resurrection Commercial logging of redwoods reached into northern Humboldt and Del Norte Counties by the early 1870s. The logging industry dominated the economy of this region for three decades following World War II. The absence of tall trees in the distance stands as evidence of a clear-cut that extended from here to the highway.

In the early 1960s, this hillside was denuded expect for the massive stumps of ancient trees. The look and feel of the forest changes in this transition zone between logged and unlogged forest. Unprotected trees endure high winds, salt-laden coastal air, and unmitigated summer heat.

In these conditions, the tops of the tallest trees wither and die, while other trees collapse completely to the forest floor. Give time, the clear-cut will fill with ferns and shrubs. Eventually fir and hemlock seeds will ride the gentle breeze into the vacant clearings while redwood burls send up new sprouts from their ancestor’s stumps.

States: California
Trail type: National and State Parks trail
Centroid nearest city: Eugene, OR · 195 mi · ~6 hr drive
Centroid coords: 41.3092°, -124.0260°

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/lady-bird-johnson-nature-trail-stop-8.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 Nature Trail Stop #8 and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.