Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood Creek–McArthur Creek Loop, 3 sights
15.8 mi · ▲ 3,194 ft · 6 hr 52 min
Redwood Creek–McArthur Creek Loop, 3 sights is a 15.8-mile out-and-back in Redwood National and State Parks near Berry Glenn, CA. The route reaches Redwood Creek at the turnaround, 7.9 miles in. It climbs 3,194 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Redwood Creek–McArthur Creek Loop, 3 sights
15.8 mi · ▲ 3,194 ft · 6 hr 52 min
Elevation 44–1,206 ft
Out & Back · Redwood National and State Parks
Trailhead: Redwood Creek Trail · 41.29917, -124.03325
Weather Aug 3: Overcast, high 71°F / low 49° · precip 0% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:14 AM · sunset 8:32 PM
No dogs on part of this route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Redwood Creek Trail, heading SE.
- 2.7 miTurn right onto Elam Camp Trail, heading W.
- 250 ftTurn right onto Elam Creek Loop, heading N.
- 1.1 miBear right onto McArthur Creek Loop, heading W.
- 1.6 miTurn right onto Ridge Loop, heading NE.
- 2.5 miReach Redwood Creek, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miTurn left onto McArthur Creek Loop, heading SE.
- 1.6 miBear left onto Elam Creek Loop, heading NE.
- 1.1 miTurn left onto Elam Camp Trail, heading E.
- 300 ftTurn left onto Redwood Creek Trail, heading N.
- 2.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 5.2 mi in (~169 min). Leave by 5:23 PM for the 8:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- No dogs on part of this route
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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More from Redwood Creek Trail Trailhead
- Redwood Creek Trail 7.5 mi · ▲ 985 ft
- Redwood Creek Trail 9.2 mi · ▲ 700 ft
- Redwood Creek Trail 11.8 mi · ▲ 1,530 ft
- Elam Creek Loop 13 mi · ▲ 1,281 ft
- Elam Creek Loop 14.6 mi · ▲ 1,539 ft
- Tall Trees Grove–Redwood Creek Trail, 3 sights 15.4 mi · ▲ 775 ft
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