Orleans, California

Top Spots in and near Orleans

Orick, California
Hike Lyons Ranch

4 mi

This is really a dirt road that is gated off from Bald Hills Road. The trail head parking can fit about 6 cars but seldom do people venture out this way. After all, the attraction of Redwood National Park is the redwoods but this high prairie is definitely worth exploring.The walk to the ranch is...
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Humboldt County, California
Hike the Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop

6 mi / 900 ft gain

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 the gate. Once you drive through, close the gate ...
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Orick, California
Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Loop

4.4

4.41 mi / 1043 ft gain

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 into one of these areas and drive down as far as you...
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Humboldt County, California
Hike to Tall Trees Grove, Redwood NP

5.0

3.9 mi / 690 ft gain

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 the rangers for a permit for Tall Trees Access Ro...
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Orick, California
Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood NP

4.0

1.35 mi / 92 ft gain

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 the Kuchel Visitor Center, travel north on Highway ...
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Orick, California
Cal Barrel Road

5.0

3.93 mi / 883 ft gain

Cal Barrel Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Orick, California.
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Orick, California
Explore the Prairie Creek Redwoods

4.1

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 Roosevelt Elk can be spotted. They are wild so keep y...
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Orick, California
Prairie Creek Redwoods Loop

5.0

19.42 mi / 2799 ft gain

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 was too high in May and multiple Park Rangers warne...
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Orick, California
Clintonia Trail Loop

4.0

6.98 mi / 1033 ft gain

Clintonia Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Orick, California.
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Orick, California
Gold Bluffs & Prairie Creek Redwoods Loop

20.19 mi / 1759 ft gain

This classic cycling loop is a great way to experience a variety of scenery and riding surfaces in The Prairie Creek Redwoods. It also allows you to visit Gold Bluffs Beach and the famous Fern Canyon without the otherwise required parking permit which needs to be acquired in advance. The route he...
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Orick, California
Trillium Falls

2.68 mi / 469 ft gain

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 starts from the Elk Meadows Day Use parking area. St...
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Orick, California
Drive Bald Hills Road in Redwood National and State Parks

3.0

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 visiting.While I came expecting, and was glad to exp...
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Orick, California
Hike the James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop, Redwood National Forest

4.5

12 mi / 1350 ft gain

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 nutshell, on this hike you get some of the best features:...
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Orick, California
Camp at Gold Bluff Beach

5.0

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 less. The campground is situated some 200 yards fro...
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Orick, California
Friendship Ridge Trail Loop via the Coastal Trail

3.0

7.11 mi / 1047 ft gain

This loop hike 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 impassable for passenger cars. From the parking ...
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Orick, California
Fern Canyon

4.4

1.12 mi / 269 ft gain

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 about 6 miles on the dirt road at the turn of Davidso...
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