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Canyon and trail · Orick, Califórnia
Fern Canyon
Canyon and trail on the Orick itinerary: Fern Canyon is a canyon with walls covered in vegetation in the Gold Bluffs Beach sector
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fern Canyon
Fern Canyon is a canyon with walls covered in vegetation in the Gold Bluffs Beach sector. The walk follows a stream environment, different from the large-tree circuits.
Water and footing change with the season, and crossing sections can soak footwear. The experience depends as much on the trail as on the access road; the name Redwood does not mean the entire sector is reachable by easy pavement.
To plan your visit to Fern Canyon, check reservations, road conditions and crossings before leaving Orick, and accept a grove alternative if access is unsuitable. Access deserves the same attention as the trail itself, because footing can change after rain.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 2 hours on the trail, plus the road.
Best time
To visit Fern Canyon, prefer the morning to start the circuit without compressing subsequent stages.
How to get there
Drive on authorized roads to Gold Bluffs Beach and the Fern Canyon area.
Tip
The reservation requirement can be seasonal and is independent of access to other groves.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fern Canyon
Do I need the same reservation for other groves?
The canyon has a specific procedure, which may be seasonal.
Will I be walking only on dry ground?
The creek and the trail surface can get footwear wet along the route.
How much time should I allow for Fern Canyon?
For Fern Canyon, allow 1 to 2 hours on the trail, in addition to driving time.