California · National and State Parks trail

Redwood Creek Trail

in California

Location: Redwood National Park Trailhead: Marked trailhead is off Bald Hills Road. Trail can also be accessed via Tall Trees Grove Trail and Dolason Prairie Trail. Mileage: 8 to Tall Trees Grove Trail, and an additional 6 to Dolason Prairie Trail Difficulty Level: Up to the bridge crossing, Redwood Creek Trail is wide and fairly level on loosely compacted dirt, and may require stepping on rocks to cross small streams.

Beyond the bridge, the hike to Dolason Prairie is all up hill and strenuous. Winter Hiking:(December - May) Redwood Creek runs high and fast during the winter. Foot bridges across the creek are removed until the summer season.

There are no gravel bars available for camping. Check at the visitor centers before planning your trip for current conditions. Parking: There is parking for RVs and trailers at the Redwood Creek Trailhead.

States: California
Trail type: National and State Parks trail
Centroid nearest city: Eugene, OR · 196 mi · ~6 hr drive
Centroid coords: 41.2992°, -124.0335°

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/redwood-creek-trail.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 Redwood Creek Trail and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.