Top Adventures in Orick
Drive Bald Hills Road in Redwood National and State Parks
Driving the Bald Hills Road was a totally unexpected treat when I visited Redwood National and State Parks. We only had a day to spend there on a week long California road trip but I was so glad that we made the decision to drive the road while vi...
Backpack Redwood National and State Parks
Day 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull in...
6 miles
Hike through Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood NP
This hike starts in the parking lot of the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Picnic Area. As one of the more popular hikes in Redwood National Park, it is a good idea to get there early to secure parking and miss the crowds. To get to the parking lot from t...
1.4 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Trillium Falls
Trillium Falls trail is a nice little hike through a second growth and old growth redwood forest. The trail is lined with sweet smelling ferns and has plenty of shade the entire route. This would be good for a midday hike in summer. The trail star...
2.8 miles
500 ft gain
Explore the Prairie Creek Redwoods
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is located in Orick, CA about 50 miles North of Eureka, Ca and 25 miles South of Crescent City, CA. Take the Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway exit off of Highway 101. Along this road there is a prairie where wild Roo...
Backpack Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
This is the itinerary for our 3 day backpacking trip at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in early May.
The original plan was to backpack Redwood Creek Trail in Redwood National Park. A couple issues stopped us from doing that: The water level wa...
20 miles
Hike to Tall Trees Grove, Redwood NP
NOTE: You need a permit, albeit free, to do this hike.First, you'll need to go to the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center just off Highway 101 south of Orick, CA. Once there, write down your license plate number and go up to the counter and ask one of...
3.9 miles
690 ft gain
Hike the Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop
This loop begins at the Tall Trees Trailhead. To access this parking area, you must have a permit that you can obtain from the Kuchel ranger station. The gate is locked. When you get the permit, the ranger will also give you the combination to ...
6 miles
900 ft gain
Camp at Gold Bluff Beach
Located at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, the access road to this beach is a dirt road through the redwoods. Once you arrive to the beach area there is a park booth. The charge to overnight is $35 per day. Can also pay a day use fee which is l...
Hike the Friendship Ridge Trail loop via the Coastal Trail
This loop hikes starts at the Fern Canyon Trailhead. To get to Fern Canyon, drive to the end of Davison Rd, also known as Gold Bluff Beach road. There is a pay station at the entrance to the road ($8 in 2015). After heavy rain, the road may be ...
8 miles
1500 ft gain
Explore Fern Canyon
Fern Canyon is located within Gold Bluffs Beach at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park located some 45 miles south of Crescent City, CA. Entrance to the beach area is located on Davidson Rd off the US-101 in Orick, CA. You will need to drive for abo...
Hike the James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop, Redwood National Forest
What is known as the "James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop" is actually a combination of trails that creates a loop in the Redwood Forest. For only being around 12 miles round trip, it is an easy way to see the diverse scenery in one hike. In a nutshel...
12 miles
1350 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Bluff Creek Trail
Fish Lake Campground
Overview Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its namesake at the northwestern edge of Six Rivers National Forest. Lily pads thrive on the lake, and Douglas fir and cedar trees provide ample s... -
Orleans, California
Pearch Creek Campground
Overview Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest. Lush foliage provides welcome shade and relative privacy... -
Happy Camp, California
Animal Land Klamath River
Welcome to "Animal Land" 27 acres, private, secluded campsite, fantastic river views, lots of space to tent out with private river access. A beautiful rustic style camp already set up with shade, h...From $75/night
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Somes Bar, California
Oak Bottom Campground
Overview THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA!!! CALL 530-359-2269 FOR INFO. Oak Bottom Campground is located on a gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six ... -
Forks of Salmon, California
Nordheimer Group Sites
Overview Nordheimer Group Sites sit near the Salmon River in the expansive Klamath National Forest of northern California. Visitors enjoy whitewater rafting, fishing and boating activities. Recreat...
