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Califórnia · the United States
Coastal sequoias and coastline in northern California, with Crescent City and Orick as bases for the parks.
In the photo: Redwood forest
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Redwood brings together national and state areas that protect coastal sequoia forests in northern California. The groves are separated by roads, rivers and coastal sectors; there isn’t a single gate that combines all the routes.
Crescent City serves the Jedediah Smith sector and the northern coast, while Orick is near Prairie Creek and the accesses to Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Fern Canyon. Trail choices should match available time, rainfall and reservation requirements.
The trees are best appreciated on walks with pauses, observing trunks and the forest structure. Mist and humidity are part of the setting, and the coast is often cool even in summer. Some roads are narrow and unpaved; larger vehicles may have restrictions that need to be checked before traveling.
This destination brings together 2 cities: Crescent City, Orick.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Limites: U.S. Census Bureau / geoBoundaries (domínio público). Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.
✈ Del Norte County Regional Airport (CEC), in Crescent City · 6 km to Crescent City
Confirm before purchasing. CEC serves Crescent City with regional flights; other arrivals require a long drive through northern California or southern Oregon. Orick lies along the US 101 corridor.
Suggested arrival point: Crescent City
Crescent City is a coastal base for the northern Redwood groves. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park offers walks among sequoias, and Battery Point Lighthouse adds a coastal visit that depends on the tide.
Orick is a small base on US 101 for the southern sector of the Redwood parks. Prairie Creek, Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Fern Canyon have different access points, with their own hikes and road conditions.
The local experience
Protected forest on the Crescent City itinerary: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Stout Grove protect sequoia groves along the Smith River
Protected forest on the Orick itinerary: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park preserves groves of redwoods and coastal meadows in the Orick sector
Historic lighthouse on the Crescent City itinerary: Battery Point Lighthouse sits on a small coastal rise opposite Crescent City
Forest trail on the Orick itinerary: Lady Bird Johnson Grove is a grove circuit on a higher part of the southern Redwood sector
Canyon and trail on the Orick itinerary: Fern Canyon is a canyon with walls covered in vegetation in the Gold Bluffs Beach sector
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
May to October usually makes hiking easier, with a cool coast and possible fog. From November to April there is more rain, and road and trail conditions require attention when planning.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Three or four days for the north and south sectors, with more time needed for long hikes or rainy weather.
Crescent City facilitates access to Jedediah Smith and urban services; Orick serves Prairie Creek and southern sector accesses. Splitting bases reduces returns along US 101.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
CEC serves the north with regional flights; US 101 links the different park sectors.
Three or four days give time for the northern and southern groves.
From May to October it is usually easier to organize trails; the November to April period is rainier.
A car is the practical option between groves; check restrictions on secondary roads for your chosen vehicle.
Redwood can be part of a coastal trip through northern California, but it is far from San Francisco for a quick day visit.
