Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park · CA
Fern Canyon Loop (Prairie Creek)
Easy · Day hike · Best in Summer, Fall
Length
1 mi
Gain
100 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
A 50-foot-deep canyon walled in seven species of fern. Filmed for Jurassic Park 2. Timed-entry permit required May–September; expect to wade.
Highlights
- Fern-covered canyon walls
- Jurassic Park filming location
- Coastal redwoods nearby
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 41.4002, -124.0653
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Permit
Along the way
- Fern Canyon TH@ mile 0· 50 ft
- Fern-covered walls@ mile 0.2
- Coastal redwoods (nearby)@ mile 0.5
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