Tag: fern canyon

Miner’s Ridge Gold Bluffs Beach Fern Canyon James Irvine West Ridge Zig Zag #2 Knapp Loops

August 30, 2025

Saturday, August 30Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe19.36 miles2,607′ ascent2,618′ descent HUMBOLDT HIKING GROUP HIKEMiner’s Ridge TrailGold Bluffs RoadFern CanyonJames Irvine Trail12+ milesWest Ridge TrailZig Zag #2Knapp Trail6+ miles There’s a thin fog layer hanging in Prairie Creek as I drive in. There’s a few deer that … More Miner’s Ridge Gold Bluffs Beach Fern Canyon James Irvine West Ridge Zig Zag #2 Knapp Loops

PCRSP: Miner’s Ridge Fern Canyon Friendship Ridge West Ridge Loop

December 1, 2024

Sunday, December 1Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe17.01 miles2,704′ ascent2,662′ descent Miner’s Ridge Trail to Gold Bluffs RoadFern Canyon to James Irvine TrailFriendship Ridge to West Ridge I drive all the way to Clam Beach before I miraculously realize that I have forgotten my trekking poles. The … More PCRSP: Miner’s Ridge Fern Canyon Friendship Ridge West Ridge Loop

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park 60

August 28, 2024

Monday-Wednesday, August 26-28Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded lands of the Yurok Tribe 60.01 miles7,181′ ascent6,980′ descentThese three days and 60 miles of hiking were a focused training period and preparation for hiking the Wonderland Trail (September 4-10). Monday, August 2619.17 miles2,223′ ascent2,271′ descent Park Headquarters to West Ridge TrailZig Zag #1 … More Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park 60