James Irvine Trail

Overview

The James Irvine Trail is one of the quintessential redwood trails in the area, and offers visitors an unforgettable journey through an old-growth Redwood forest. <br><br>This moderate trail can be accessed at its southern end near the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. The trail has a gentle climb for the first 1.5 miles, passing a junction with the Miners Ridge Trail on the left. Stay right to continue your hike. <br><br>After this, the trail meanders on a short half-mile descent, taking hikers down nearer to Godwood Creek, and a more mellow section of trail that carries you through the majestic Redwood forests. Hikers will be dwarfed by the massive trees, as the singletrack trail winds through the lush undergrowth.<br><br>The trail ends at the world-famous Fern Canyon and Home Creek. After arriving at Fern Canyon, hikers have the option to continue on the Coastal Trail and link up with Miners Ridge Trail for a strenuous return trip or simply retrace your steps back the way you came.

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Such a lush region along the James Irvine Trail.

Such a lush region along the James Irvine Trail.

These redwoods are HUUUUUUGE!!!

These redwoods are HUUUUUUGE!!!

I stand amongst the giants, feeling smaller than ever on the silent forest floor.

I stand amongst the giants, feeling smaller than ever on the silent forest floor.

The James Irvine Trail makes for a beautiful stroll meandering around the foot of numerous giants.

The James Irvine Trail makes for a beautiful stroll meandering around the foot of numerous giants.

Hey boy, what are you doing in the base of that massive old tree?!

Hey boy, what are you doing in the base of that massive old tree?!

The famous banana slug of the redwoods made a few appearances.

The famous banana slug of the redwoods made a few appearances.

We had this pristine trail and massive forest practically all to ourselves.

We had this pristine trail and massive forest practically all to ourselves.

The James Irvine Trail is such a beautiful, well-maintained trail.

The James Irvine Trail is such a beautiful, well-maintained trail.

I'm as mighty as the great redwoods!

I'm as mighty as the great redwoods!

Monkeying around on a fallen big boy has never been more fun.

Monkeying around on a fallen big boy has never been more fun.

Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

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