8 EPIC Things To Do In Redwood National Park (2025 Guide)

8 EPIC Things To Do In Redwood National Park (2025 Guide)

in this video I’m sharing some of the most scenic things to do in Redwood National Park located in northernmost California not far from the Oregon border Redwood National Park is home to 40 m of rugged Coastline emerald green rivers and some of the tallest trees on the planet from enchanting drives to all inspiring hikes here are a few highlights in in and around the park that you definitely don’t want to miss as always when exploring the outdoors help keep it Beautiful by leaving no Trace number one on the list is the Boy Scout tree trail located in jedadiah Smith State Park the trail is about 5 1/2 miles out and back and takes you through Majestic old growth redwoods and Lush jungle like scenery to reach the trail you’ll have to take howand Hill Road an unpaved Road that’s incredibly scenic but also narrow and windy I thought that the road just added to the adventure of the hike also along this road is Stout Memorial Grove the trail is a short6 mile Loop and is right on the edge of the beautiful Smith River the trail features old growth redwoods and a 340t tall tree called the Stout tree we did Stout Grove first before the Boy Scout tree Trail which is only a couple minutes drive down the road next is the Ladybird Johnson Grove Trail located near Highway 101 this easy and peaceful 1.5 M Loop takes you through a mixed Forest of ancient Redwoods and Douglas Furs this Trail is at a higher elevation compared to some of the other Redwood hikes and is often blanketed in fog making for some enchanting conditions it was raining and Misty when we did this hike and I really thought it added to the scenery next on the list is the Carl naap Foothill Trail this one used to be called the Prairie Creek Trail but the name was changed to Carl nap in late 2021 located in Prairie Creek State Park this flat 2.5 Mi loop trail meanders along a Babbling Brook and takes you through colossal Redwood Groves there’s several wooden bridges along the way and a neat cutout log that you can walk through that also makes for a great photo op the trail also featured there’s a huge redwood tree encircled by a platform called the big tree the Carl knap Foothill Trail starts at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center and this is also where we spotted Roosevelt Elk elk Prairie on the newon jury Scenic Parkway is one of the best places to view the elk you can pull right off the road and watch them right from your car which is where I filmed these Clips Elk were hunted to nearly Extinction until conservation efforts were made and now as a result California’s Roosevelt elk population is in the thousands Avenue of the Giants isn’t within Redwood National Park but it’s relatively close and absolutely worth adding to your itinerary as it’s one of the most scenic roads in the US and one of the best places to see redwoods the road is 32 m long and parallels US 101 making it easily accessible along the road are stunning Groves that you can hike a favorite being Founders Grove a short5 mile Loop that features some of the most impressive redwoods in Avenue of the Giants by the way don’t let a rainy day discourage you from going it really makes the scenery more magical Redwood Skywalk located in Eureka California about an hour’s drive from Avenue of the Giants heading north is the Redwood Skywalk it’s a bit touristy especially on a weekend but a unique experience nonetheless the short canopy walk is suspended 100 ft above the forest floor allowing you to experience the Redwoods from a bird’s eye view which is pretty cool as I mentioned earlier Redwood National Park is home to 40 Mi of Coastline and one of the best overlooks within the park is Crescent Beach Overlook however just 40 minutes north right over the Oregon border is Samuel H bman Scenic Corridor this gorgeous section of coastline is incredibly rugged and dramatic and since it’s only a 40-minute drive why not two of my favorite spots are Natural Bridges and secet Beach accessible via a short hike I went in the middle of the day during my trip which washed everything out I recommend getting there for Sunrise or early morning all right those were some of my top recommendations for things to do in Redwood National Park I hope this video was helpful on this channel I create lots of videos on Northern California Lake Tahoe and the sieras so if that’s something you’re interested in go ahead and hit that subscribe buttton that’s all for now and I’ll see you in the next video bye guys

Enchanting hikes, majestic groves, Roosevelt elk, and more! In this guide, I’m sharing some of the BEST things to do in Redwood National and State Parks. Located in Northern California, not far from the Oregon border, Redwood National Park is home to 40 miles of rugged coastline, emerald rivers, wildlife, and some of the tallest trees in the world.

Here are the top things to do in Redwood National and State Parks of California that you don’t want to miss!

*I visited the park in mid-April, and it was a fantastic time to go!

P.S. When exploring the outdoors, please do your part to keep it beautiful by Leaving No Trace.
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VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Boy Scout Tree Trail
01:19 Stout Grove
01:46 Lady Bird Johnson Grove
02:22 Karl Knapp Trail
03:11 Roosevelt Elk
03:40 Avenue of the Giants
04:28 Redwood Sky Walk
04:58 Samuel H. Boardman
05:42 Outro