Big Basin Redwoods State Park
HIKING
Photo by Bill Rhoades © CA State Parks
So Many Trails to Choose From
There are trails in Big Basin for everyone, from the casual stroller to the serious backpacker. A few guidelines to follow when hiking in Big Basin: Dogs are allowed, on leash, in campgrounds, picnic areas and on the North Escape Road. Dogs are not permitted on trails or fire roads. Bicycles are allowed on paved and dirt roads only, not on trails. Horses are allowed only on trails that are marked with the horseshoe symbol. CA State Parks’ website has the most up-to-date information about trail closures, points of interest, and seasonal happenings.
Trail Names & Distances
Distances are from Park Headquarters and are approximate. Times are based on an average pace of two miles per hour. Don’t forget to purchase a map before you go!
|
Trail Name |
Length in Miles |
Time in Hours |
|
Redwood Loop (Nature Trail) |
0.6 |
0.5 |
|
Sempervirens Falls (one way) |
1.7 |
0.75 |
|
Sempervirens Falls Loop |
4.0 |
2.0 |
|
Creeping Forest/Dool Loop |
3.0 |
1.5 |
|
Meteor Trail Loop |
6.0 |
3.0 |
|
Buzzard’s Roost/Pine Mt. (round trip) |
4.4 |
3.0 |
|
Mt. McAbee (round trip) |
6.0 |
3.0 |
|
Hollow Tree Trail Loop |
10.0 |
5.0 |
|
Berry Creek Falls out and back on Skyline-to-the-Sea |
10.0 |
5.0 |
|
Berry Creek Loop via Sunset Trail and Skyline-to-the-Sea |
11.0 |
5.5 |
|
Berry Creek Loop via Howard King and Skyline-to-the-Sea |
11.0 |
5.5 |
|
Lane Trail Camp via Skyline-to-the-Sea/Basin Trail |
7.5 |
3.75 |
|
Lane Trail Camp via Skyline-to-the-Sea/Hollow Tree Trail |
5.9 |
3.0 |
|
Sunset Trail Camp via Sunset Trail |
5.5 |
2.75 |
|
Twin Redwood Trail Camp |
11.0 |
5.5 |
|
Alder Trail Camp |
11.3 |
6.0 |
For more information, please visit California State Parks’ website.
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