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Lady Bird Johnson Grove
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Far North Coast
Redwood National Park
When to go75F day, 53F night
01 · The call
Good with cautionWhy now
One of the better months for redwood groves + coast overlooks here.
Watch out
44 Creek Bridge Failure
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Trinidad with a shorter loop through Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Elk Prairie.
Why now
One of the better months for redwood groves + coast overlooks here.
Watch out
44 Creek Bridge Failure
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Trinidad with a shorter loop through Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Elk Prairie.
02 · The story
redwood coast guide
Redwood National and State Parks are spread out enough that a good plan has to choose a rhythm.
redwood coast guide
Redwood National and State Parks are spread out enough that a good plan has to choose a rhythm.
Field notes
Heads up
Bear country, keep camp spotless. This is bear and wildlife country.
Roosevelt elk are huge, keep your distance. Herds of Roosevelt elk graze the meadows here and a bull can weigh as much as a small car.
Redwood beaches are not casual beaches. If the route includes the coast, treat sneaker waves as part of the plan.
Huge scenery without hard hikingTravelers who like cool forests, fog, moss, and coastal townsLonger California road trips heading up or down Highway 101Photographers who care about forest texture more than blue-sky weather
04 · The window
- Peak
- April-October
- Skip
- No bad season
05 · The conditions
Current weather
75F day, 53F night
0% chance of rain
7 mph wind
Nearest towns: Ukiah · Fort Bragg
Updated Aug 23, 2026, 12:12 PM
06 · On the ground
Access
- 44 Creek Bridge Failure
- US-101 One-Way Traffic near Orick
- US-101 One-Way Traffic near Klamath
Road and weather data checked Aug 23, 2026, 12:12 PM
Roads, fire, and closures
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Roads, fire, and closures
Official alerts
Last checked
Aug 23, 2026, 12:12 PM
44 creek bridge is closed due to damage identified by a Federal Highway inspection team. This bridge is north of 44 Camp, approximately 7 miles south of the Redwood Creek trailhead and about 1 mile north of the Tall Trees river crossing. All trails remain open in the area, but crossing this ravine is dangerous and not advised. Hikers should plan to take alternative routes to 44 Camp, which will add at least 3.5 miles from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Stop by a visitor center for more information.
Aug 4, 2026 → —·SevereNPS · Information
Highway Construction is affecting north / southbound travel on US-101 from Orick to 0.3 mi South of Prairie Creek Undercrossing 4-285. Long Term closure pattern. Estimated delay is about 5 minutes.
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