The skywalk is accessible if you bought a ticket to the zoo, you can't go for just the Skywalk. If…read moreyou've been to the Trees of Mystery I'd say the suspension bridges here are wider and less wobbly. It's all shaded and you get to look out into the vast Redwoods of Sequoia Park. It's one of those places where pictures don't do it justice, you need to see it in person and take it all in. The bear enclosure was viewable from the skywalk, when I was there the bear was getting a bath and loving it.

While we were passing through Eureka we decided to stop by the Sequoia Zoo, which included the…read moreRedwood Skywalk. We are AZA members so when showing our membership we got in for half price. The Redwood Sky walk is located in the back left side of the zoo, it is a self guided tour. The skywalk slowly increases over 100 ft above the beautiful forest floor below and is about a 1/4 mile walk. I am afraid of heights, but felt safe walking along the trail. Most of the walk is over the park nextdoor to the zoo, as you are looking down from high above and you can see tiny people & dogs walking the trails below it was so cool. We could also see the bears in the zoo from high up in the trees, we had a better view of them than could see them below on the zoo trail. Be sure to look up at the majestic redwood trees along the trail, and when on the platforms you can touch the redwoods, and learn alittle about them with the information boards. It was an amazing experience, being so high up in the Redwood trees. It was Breathtaking and beautiful. I felt safe walking the trail as they had guardrails that go along the trail and was pretty good width across for people to walk by. People who are nervous of the wooden suspension bridges that move when others walking on them can walk about half way through trail before reaching these bridges and walk back the way they came. We will always remember this trip to Eureka, and cannot wait to bring our granddaughter here next time. Enjoy your adventure!

What a super inspiring summer vacation I had here. Look, I love forests of all shapes and sizes but…read morewhen you get here and get into the Coastal Redwoods... well, that's a forest of an entirely different caliber. Or rather, caliper. These things are huge! There are a lot of sections of this and we got to most of them. We loved the hiking along Prairie Creek(and we did, indeed, see the Elk). We stayed at Elk Prairie Campground which was incredible, dark, and deep into the forest but had a river and bridge nearby for good wandering. Don't sleep on the Ranger programs, we had a good one about fire management that was very enlightening, no pun intended. If you're there at the right time of year, you'll catch the rhododendron in bloom, but there are lots of other flowers and things happening at all times so there's really no bad time to visit. Don't get too stuck on seeing the most famous spots (like The Big Tree) because there's so much to see and some of my favorite areas were the lesser known hikes or just side quests like the nearby Sue-Meg State Park where I got to work on hollowing out a canoe or exploring the coast.

This visitor center has some informative displays about the history of the redwood forest. The…read morestaff there were all friendly and helpful in recommending some hikes and things to see. We walked the little nature trail across the road. It was a fairly flat, well-travelled trail with gorgeous scenery amongst the trees.

We had such an amazing time at this campsite. It's in the redwoods and next to grizzly creek. It's…read more4 miles from Cheatham Groove, where they shot scenes from the movie The Return of the Jedi. They provide activities for the children and guided tours at Cheatham groove. Their Jr Ranger classes are very educational. Ranger Kevin makes the classes very exciting. His enthusiasm makes you want to like insects. Also, it's awesome to learn about the redwoods. The campsites are very small and are close to each other. Some sites are right next to the road. The road is kinda scary, so I do not recommend the sites next to the road. The traffic noise wasn't bad. They have two restrooms with 3 stalls for both women and men. The restroom farther from the visitor center has 2 coin operated showers. So don't forget to bring quarters.

The internet said the park was open and we drove specifically up for it and it was closed. So sad…read more Went to Chatham Grove instead.

FYI on this steep but GORGEOUS hiking trail: As of Jan 18, 2024, the Bureau of Land Mgmt closed…read morethis trailhead AND parking lot due to damage from winter storms. On Feb 23, 2024, a large portion of the parking lot fell down the cliffside due to continuing landslide movement. Please DO NOT try to access the trail until BLM judges the land movement has stopped and can begin repairs.

Spectacular views at the Fleener a creek lookout point. We did not hike the trail to the bottom…read morealthough it's only a quarter mile the elevation drop and thought of the walk back up was too much for my feet that day. The overlook has a big grassy area and a few picnic tables. On the day we went there was only one other car in the parking lot. On the north side of the parking lot is additional trails through a fenced area where farm/grazing animals are kept, it looks like there was a slide into the ocean as part of the barbed wire fence is dangling above the beach below. Be careful around here as there were some visible cracks in the earth above the slide area so I quickly backed away from the edge. Worth the drive for a picnic or a breather, I'm sure the beach below is beautiful as well. But with any ocean cliff environment, always be safe.

Beautiful wooded hillside nature preserve criss-crossed by single-track trails with helpful metal…read moretrail maps on posts at key junctions.

Somewhere in these 105 Acres resides my ballerina necklace. Somewhere…read more.. I loved this park when I was a kid and on my last trip still found it just as beautiful and serene as I remember. Just watch out for banana slugs!

September 11, 2025 - Fortuna, CA…read more From the trail access point at River Lodge, we first headed north. While there were a few pretty river plants, the trail itself wasn't very appealing. The river is mostly hidden behind trees, and the path runs right past a scrap yard--complete with old machinery and piles of metal. To top it off, there was dog waste everywhere. Does no one clean up after their pets here? On the way back, we decided to try heading south from the Lodge instead. That section was much nicer--better views of the river and some pretty mountain scenery. Unfortunately, there was still plenty of dog waste (and even horse waste), but at least the surroundings were more enjoyable. An okay trail, but I wouldn't go out of my way to check it out.

The River Walk Trail is a pathway that goes along the Eel River…read more Pros: You have nice views of the Eel River along the path and cows grazing. There is a covered picnic table and a couple was there enjoying a nice lunch overlooking the water so it has a nice view. Note that this is the only bench area that I saw along the trail. There is plenty of parking. This trail is near restaurants and hotels in the area, making it convenient to get to. The trail is dog friendly. Cons: There is dog poop along the trail like others have mentioned. The river is mostly hidden behind the brush and trees. The pathway is somewhat narrow IMHO. Not a lot of places to sit and enjoy the view along the pathway.

This is a nice walking spot just out of Ferndale. It's…read moreempty. There are no facilities. However, nice morning stroll on a foggy fall day.

A desolate, windswept, foggy strip of pebbles and sand hard between crumbling sandstone cliffs and…read morethe merciless, pea-green sea. This beach has it all, if what you want is burned-out driftwood, dog droppings, and 25oz Busch empties. It's a great place to climb the sheer walls and carve your name, which will probably erode with the wind before your next visit.

Needed to get away from the 100 degree heat of Sacramento. Mattole has no cell coverage, no water…read moreand no electricity (does have outhouses). What it does have is a cool breeze off the ocean, great sunsets, miles of uncrowded beach and a specular star show at night. Camp sites are roomy. Since it's out of the way, doesn't seem to attract the large party crowd. Nice families and couples were our temporary neighbors. It was perfect place to get away.

Amazing views, amazing weather while we were here in July. Lots of backpackers getting ready for…read morethe Lost Coast trail. The other review is correct, the campground is completely flat with no bushes or other obstructions between you and your neighbors. The campground is set just behind the beach and is safe from most of the strong winds. There are only 15ish sites so our first night we ended up camping on the beach and grabbed a spot the next morning as someone left. Just vault toilets, no plumbing. Totally worth it--the site is so remote and the beach is almost private.