About
Length1.5 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time53 min
TrailheadBald Hills Road, near Highway 101
SurfaceLevel packed path with a footbridge
Best seasonIn winter, check park alerts for rain and snow. Bald Hills Road may close for storms. In summer fog is common.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis is not ADA accessible. The hikers bridge to cross the Bald Hills Road exceeds the slope for wheelchairs. The trail itself is composed of aggregate / wood and ranges from four to ten feet wide. Service animals are welcome.
What you'll see 🌲 Old growth

An Easy Walk Through A Famous Grove This 1.5 mile (2km) loop is located ten minutes drive north of Orick on the Bald Hills Road. It is a popular first (or last) walk in the redwoods for visitors because it is on the southern end of the park. Many people complete the whole loop and enjoy visiting the plaque dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson - who in her role as First Lady - actively promoted the protection and creation of natural habitats. An descriptive interpretive tour is availableon the park app. The 2.5 mile drive up Bald Hills Roads to the parking area is windy, bumpy, and narrow - care must be taken because heavy trucks use that road. Because of the road's conditions RVs and trailers are not advised . The parking area has limited space and it often is full from summer mornings to late afternoon. Parking on the side of Bald Hills Road is not safe and not allowed. Vault toilets are provided at the parking lot.

Tips
The most accessible old-growth loop in the parks - level, wide and reached by a footbridge over the road. Fog drifting through this grove in the morning is the definitive Redwoods image.
Location

Bald Hills Road, near Highway 101

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