Prairie Creek State Park
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park …”protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of Roosevelt elk. Ferns cascade down canyon walls. Lush stands of the world’s tallest living tree species, the coast redwood, stand in primeval majesty.” The park has three scenic drives, 75 miles of hiking trails, and a 19-mile bike loop.
Many thanks to the website visitor who brought the park to my attention, sent the photos, and wrote, “… the trail I recommend most starts near the visitor center and while the trail is not paved it is kept clear and is quite doable. When you come out at a road you can cross and go into an area where there is a very old large Redwood tree with the trail leading away from it back toward the visitor center. On this side of the road the trail is covered with fairly large broken rock which is difficult with a wheelchair. I would recommend returning on the part of the trail you were already on. Also there is at least one other accessible trail that starts near the visitor center.”
Visitor Center phone 707-488-2039 Park website. Park Brochure.
Revelation Trail 0.25 mile, designed for all five senses.
Big Tree Trail 0.3 mile
Prairie Creek Trail 1.5 miles
Elk Prairie Trail 1.3 mile loop from Visitor Center
