About
Length (round trip)0.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain10 ft up
Typical time20 min
TrailheadNewton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
SurfacePaved, wheelchair accessible
Best seasonWinter will be rainy and very wet. Summer morning fog is likely.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe paved trail to the "Big Tree" is four to five feet wide and is level. Service animals are welcome.
What you'll see 🌲 Old growth

Quickest Way To See Some Really Big Trees Located in Prairie Creek State Park and just off the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, this is an easy walk to stunning old-growth redwood trees. A viewing platfrom and interpretive signage is located around the "Big Tree". The walk to the Big Tree is less than 200 yards (100 meters) from the parking area. This location is popular with visitors, tour groups or charter busses that have less than half an hour to experience any redwoods. Limited RV and trailer parking is available . Detailed trail information and audio boxes are located at the trailhead so people can hear from Yurok elders about redwood trees. Vault toilets are located at the parking area. Other short walks like the 15-minute "Circle Trail" are found next to the Big Tree.

Tips
Fully accessible. The most impressive single tree you can reach without a hike, right off the Drury Parkway.
Location

Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.