Walk and learn how road removal saves a forest
The short Ah Pah Trail follows the path of a logging road that was removed in the 1990s to reduce erosion. Interpretive signs along the path describe the removal process, making this walk an interesting look at one of the ways the National Park Service is managing the forest. Road removal is a major ongoing effort at Redwood National and State Parks, and over a hundred miles of logging roads have been removed since the 1970s.
Difficulty: Easy, Trail Length: 0.6 miles, Elevation Change: 40 feet, Ave. Time: 1 hour
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Amenities & Fees
$8 for day-use vehicle entry; no charge to walk or bike into the park. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK. For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
What To Pack
- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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For more details about this hike and to purchase a trail map, visit RedwoodHikes.com (external link).
