Trailhead: Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) to Foothills Trail Loop
Redwood National and State Parks, CAThis loop starts next to the Prairie Creek Visitor Center in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and links the Karl Knapp, Foothills, and Cathedral Trees trails through old-growth redwoods. It can be walked in either direction.
Details
- Type
- Trailhead
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
The loop begins next to the Prairie Creek Visitor Center and combines the Karl Knapp Trail, the Foothills Trail, and a short section of the Cathedral Trees Trail. It can be done in either direction. The route runs through old-growth redwood forest and passes under two tunnel trees, where the path goes beneath fallen redwoods.
Know Before You Go
Parking for RVs and trailers is available along the Elk Meadow section of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, though close-in parking can be hard to find in summer. Roosevelt elk frequent the area and can block the trail; do not approach them.