For our next adventure we only had to drive about 50 miles south to get into the land
of the Redwoods in very northern California. The
Redwood National and State Parks start at Hiouchi, east of Crescent City, and are in sections south for
around 50 miles. Several California State Parks were established starting in
the 1920’s to protect the Redwoods. In 1968 the Redwood NP was established to
protect even more land surrounding those state parks and they work together to help
restore and protect the habitat. Most of the old growth giant trees are in the state parks.
These parks also protect about 40 miles of shoreline.
We spent four days exploring both trees and shoreline by
doing a lot of walking. This is truly a remarkable area. The redwoods are an
amazing species. You should plan on the loop trail off Walker Road a couple
miles west of Hiouchi (starts near the restroom), Drive the Newton Drury Scenic
Parkway with a stop at the Big Tree, and stop at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center and
walk the James Irvine trail for as long as you want and turn around and go
back. As you drive along the coast there are a lot of turnouts. Stop at the
first visitor center you can and get info on hiking
and things to see.
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For our next adventure we only had to drive about 50 miles south to get into the land
of the Redwoods in very northern California. The Redwood National and State Parks start at Hiouchi, east of Crescent City, and are in sections south for
around 50 miles. Several California State Parks were established starting in
the 1920’s to protect the Redwoods. In 1968 the Redwood NP was established to
protect even more land surrounding those state parks and they work together to help
restore and protect the habitat. Most of the old growth giant trees are in the state parks.
These parks also protect about 40 miles of shoreline. 
We spent four days exploring both trees and shoreline by
doing a lot of walking. This is truly a remarkable area. The redwoods are an
amazing species. You should plan on the loop trail off Walker Road a couple
miles west of Hiouchi (starts near the restroom), Drive the Newton Drury Scenic
Parkway with a stop at the Big Tree, and stop at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center and
walk the James Irvine trail for as long as you want and turn around and go
back. As you drive along the coast there are a lot of turnouts. Stop at the
first visitor center you can and get info on hiking
and things to see.
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