Fern Canyon Trail

  This trail leaves a parking area at the end of the campground area in Van Damme State Park . The first part of the trail is on Fern Canyon Road (name according to park map) and is a dirt road but no motor vehicles are permitted. I found this to be very enjoyable easy […]

Van Damme State Park

Mendocino Headlands Coastal Trail

  This is an unmarked coastal trail that goes the length of the park from north to the south (or vice versa) near the town of Mendocino. You can start the walk from either end and there are several parking areas along the park road so you can check out different sections without walking the […]

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Redwood Creek Trail

  DETAILS Directions: From the Kuchel Vistor Center, take Route 101 north.  Turn right on Bald Hills Road.  After 7 miles, Tall Trees Access Road is on the right.  The road is gated and permit is required. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes/water shoes water camera food/snacks Trekking poles would be helpful Hike Info: Nearly the entire […]

Emerald Ridge Trail

  DETAILS Directions: From the Kuchel Vistor Center, take Route 101 north.  Turn right on Bald Hills Road.  After 7 miles, Tall Trees Access Road is on the right.  The road is gated and permit is required. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes water camera food/snacks Hike Info: The trail is easy to follow with no obstructions.  […]

Redwood National Park – Story

Lyons Ranch Trail

  DETAILS Directions: From Kuchel Visitor Center, take route 101 north to Bald Hills Road.  Turn right and follow for 16.8 miles.  Parking is on the right. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes camera food/snacks water sun protection Hike Info: Most of this trail is a double track dirt road.  Esy to follow and great views. Step […]

Trillium Falls Trail

  DETAILS Directions: From the Kuchel Visitor Center, turn left on route 101 and travel for 4.6 miles.  Turn left on to Davidson Rd.  Park at the Elk Meadow Picnic area. Equipment: Light hiking shoes water camera tripod food/snacks Hike Info: Easy to follow and well maintained.  The area at the waterfall is well shaded.  […]

Redwood National Park

Redwood National Park has a diverse landscape. It has over 40 miles of Coast along the Pacific Ocean. Of course there is a large expanse of Redwood trees, some of the oldest living things on earth. And to my surprise there is a large area of high prairie with fields of wild flowers in spring […]