> Canonical: https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:55:33.691Z [Federal parks](https://caparks.org/types/federal-park)[Del Norte](https://caparks.org/counties/del-norte)[Humboldt](https://caparks.org/counties/humboldt) # Redwood National and State Parks Del Norte · Humboldt · National Park Service BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Redwood National and State Parks: Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails Park-specific information - [Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails](https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks) A downed tree obstructs Boy Scout Tree Trail 1.75 miles from its trailhead; Alder Basin is closed for restoration. Miners Ridge is blocked beyond Clintonia Trail. Dolason Prairie is closed at Emerald Creek Bridge after bridge failure. Consult the current NPS trail table for exact limits and alternatives. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Redwood National and State Parks: Lyon’s Ranch trails, James Irvine stairs and Mill Creek access Park-specific information - [Lyon’s Ranch trails, James Irvine stairs and Mill Creek access](https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks) Lyon’s Ranch Trail and connected historic routes have intermittent prescribed-burn closures October 22–26. The eastern stairs between James Irvine Trail and Fern Canyon are closed for construction. Mill Creek day-use access has weekday restrictions, and the West Branch Road multi-use trail has a failed bridge west of Rock Creek Road. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations ### Redwood National and State Parks: Seasonal footbridges and Redwood Creek camping Park-specific information - [Seasonal footbridges and Redwood Creek camping](https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks) Seasonal footbridges are removed at Redwood Creek, Stout Grove connections, Fern Canyon and Prairie Creek Nature Trail. The source lists an October 15–April 1 closure for Redwood Creek dispersed camping despite a conflicting “Open” label; confirm with the agency. It also reports a partial closure of 44 Creek Loop between markers 11 and 13. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Visitor informationAccess & reservations ### Redwood National and State Parks: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Park-specific information - [Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway](https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks) The first Saturday of each month from October through May is a hike-and-bike day: the parkway closes to vehicle traffic while remaining available to walkers and cyclists. Consult the park for current arrangements. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: National Park Service [Official park information](https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm) We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.4453&lon=-124.0189) ## About Redwood National and State Parks Redwood National and State Parks share a visitor information service covering redwood forests and the coast. The boundary mapped here is the national-park unit; individual state parks also have separate directory entries. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Bigfoot Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/bigfoot-trail-osm-18971291)347.0 mapped mi - [Boy Scout Tree Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/boy-scout-tree-trail-osm-12872155)2.7 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Crescent Beach Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-crescent-beach-section-osm-15744893)4.0 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - DeMartin Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-demartin-section-osm-15744891)6.0 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-flint-ridge-section-osm-15744654)4.4 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Gold Bluffs Beach Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-gold-bluffs-beach-section-osm-15744652)8.9 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Klamath Crossing ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-klamath-crossing-osm-15744763)7.2 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Klamath Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-klamath-section-osm-15744764)4.4 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Last Chance Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-last-chance-section-osm-15744892)7.5 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Orick ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-orick-osm-15744650)7.0 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Skunk Cabbage Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-skunk-cabbage-section-osm-15744651)5.0 mapped mi - [California Coastal Trail - Tey-wo-lew Section ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-coastal-trail-tey-wo-lew-section-osm-15744653)4.6 mapped mi - [James Irvine Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/james-irvine-trail-osm-15747979)4.8 mapped mi - [Rhododendron Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/rhododendron-trail-osm-7155938)7.2 mapped mi - [West Ridge Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/west-ridge-trail-osm-15744224)7.1 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Reading trail closures before a California park visit Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026. - [National Park Service: California visitor destinations](https://www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm) · Oct 20, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/redwood-national-and-state-parks.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://caparks.org/parks) [Del Norte · Humboldt ### Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Camping · Picnicking](https://caparks.org/parks/prairie-creek-redwoods-state-park) [Humboldt ### Humboldt Lagoons State Park Boating · Picnicking](https://caparks.org/parks/humboldt-lagoons-state-park) [Del Norte ### Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Camping · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/del-norte-coast-redwoods-state-park)