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Redwood National Park

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Redwood National Park

Orick, CA · Northern California Coast

About

Redwood National Park, stretching inland from the foggy coast near Orick, shelters the tallest trees on Earth, coast redwoods that soar past 300 feet in cathedral-quiet groves. Pick up a free permit at the Kuchel Visitor Center to hike into the legendary Tall Trees Grove, or wander among giants like Big Tree on the Prairie Creek trails. Cool ocean fog keeps the forest lush and green year round.

Highlights

World's tallest trees, coast redwoods over 300 feetTall Trees Grove (free permit required)Big Tree and the Prairie Creek old-growth trailsThomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center near OrickUNESCO World Heritage Site

Getting there

Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, Hwy 101, Orick, CA 95555

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