Each notice retains its own park, area, or regional scope. These notices do not establish a closure of the entire trail.
Closure noticeTrails & roads
Redwood National and State Parks: Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails
Park-specific information
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.
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 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.
Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations
Redwood National and State Parks: Seasonal footbridges and Redwood Creek camping
Park-specific information
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.
Visitor informationAccess & reservations
Redwood National and State Parks: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
Park-specific information
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.
