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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.

Elevation

0 mi43 – 1,207 ft · steepest grade: 19%16.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Redwood Creek Trail 41.29917, -124.03325
Nearest town Berry Glenn, CA
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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 Sep 20: sunrise 7:02 AM · sunset 7:18 PM

No dogs on part of this route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Redwood Creek Trail, heading SE.
  2. 2.7 miTurn right onto Elam Camp Trail, heading W.
  3. 250 ftTurn right onto Elam Creek Loop, heading N.
  4. 1.1 miBear right onto McArthur Creek Loop, heading W.
  5. 1.6 miTurn right onto Ridge Loop, heading NE.
  6. 2.5 miReach Redwood Creek, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 2.5 miTurn left onto McArthur Creek Loop, heading SE.
  8. 1.6 miBear left onto Elam Creek Loop, heading NE.
  9. 1.1 miTurn left onto Elam Camp Trail, heading E.
  10. 300 ftTurn left onto Redwood Creek Trail, heading N.
  11. 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.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/mcarthur-creek-loop-out-back-25-km

Trail surface

99% dirt1% boardwalk

Weather

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 7:18 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 5.2 mi in (~169 min). Leave by 4:10 PM for the 7:18 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • No dogs on part of this route
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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