How long does it take to go through the Redwood National Park?

Yes, you can definitely experience Redwood National Park in one day! On my most recent visit, I only spent about 6 hours in the park and still managed to hike Prairie Creek and Foothill Loop Trail (including seeing Big Tree Wayside), Simpson-Reed Trail, and Stout Memorial Grove Trail.



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While you could easily spend multiple days in the Redwoods, you can also get a good feel for all the Redwoods have to offer in one adventure-filled day! If you only have one day, make the most of it and see the variety available in this National Park.

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The best way to visit Redwoods is on a road trip, visiting from either Portland (OR), Sacramento (CA), or San Francisco (CA). Many visitors add the Redwoods to their Highway 1 road trip when traveling from Los Angeles to the Pacific Northwest.

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All the redwood parks can be visited year-round. Spring is the best time overall, especially from April through June. The woods are at their most lush and green, until Memorial Day the parks aren't too crowded, and all the trails and roads are usually open.

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Redwood National and State Parks are fee free with the exception of day use areas within the Prairie Creek Redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Parks.

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At any time of year, visitors to Redwood National and State Parks should be prepared for many types of weather. Dress in layers to accommodate any eventuality. Pack rain gear and wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots with non-slip soles—the moist rain forest and coast can be slippery.

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What is the closest town to Redwood National Park? Klamath is the closest town to Redwood National Park. Not to be confused with the Klamath in Oregon, this is a small California town with only one major hotel.

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Great experience! The views from the skywalk were amazing! Such a wonderful experience!! It's amazing to feel like you are up in the trees, and looking down in the ferns was amazing as well.

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There are no entrance fees to drive the scenic roads or highways in our three state parks and national park. National Park: Redwood National Park is free to visit!

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Where is the drive-through tree? There are no trees in the parks you can drive through. However, there are three coast redwoods you may drive through in California. One is a few minutes drive from middle of the park - in Klamath.

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Things to Do near Redwood National Park?
  1. Hiking Trails. Lady Bird Johnson Grove. 260 reviews. ...
  2. Scenic Drives. Newton B Drury Parkway. ...
  3. Forests. Tall Trees Grove. ...
  4. Beaches. Trinidad State Beach. ...
  5. State Parks. Patrick's Point State Park. ...
  6. Visitor Centers. Thomas H. ...
  7. Beaches. Big Lagoon County Park. ...
  8. State Parks. Humboldt Lagoons State Park.


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The coast redwood and Douglas-fir forests, and oak woodlands of Redwood National Park are home to many black bears {Ursus americanus). The black bear is the most common species of bear in North America, and is the only one found in California since the grizzly bear (U. horribilis) was extermi- nated in the 1920s.

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Redwood National Park Facts
  • California Experienced A “Logging Boom” As Redwood Became The Wood Of Choice.
  • A League Was Established To Save The Redwoods.
  • The Tallest Redwood Tree Is Six Stories Taller Than The Statue Of Liberty.


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Full Day At The Redwoods
  1. Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail. Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply) ...
  2. Drive Howland Hill Road. ...
  3. Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail. ...
  4. Hike to the Grove Of Titans. ...
  5. Drive the Newton B. ...
  6. Hike the James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon Loop. ...
  7. Hike to Trillium Falls. ...
  8. Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail.


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