Fern Canyon Hike

I had wondered what I had gotten into when we started out on the unpaved logging road. However, we stopped to snap a picture of Roosevelt elk antlers poking out of the grass. Then, as we walked to the canyon, other hikers kept telling us, "It's worth the journey," and, "You'll love it!" They were so right. The only thing I would add to the other reviews is that, unfortunately, our shoes didn't get wet. Many places were dry creek bed, and the park service did have some little foot bridges to help in places. Lastly, this might have been the only spot on our vacation where we needed bug spray. Mosquitoes were vicious in mid-June.

We took a few minutes to walk out to the shore and got a beautiful shot of a great blue heron. So very worth that twisty road that made me bite my nails!

They filmed a few scenes from Jurassic Park 2 in this canyon - and once you are in it, you can see why!! You just keep expecting a raptor to jump out from every turn. Scientists estimate that some of the fern species in this canyon date back millions of years. Expect to get your shoes wet unless you are an excellent stream crosser.

A really beautiful spot. You will have to drive on a dirt road which is well packed, occasionally you will have to drive through a shallow stream. 2-3 inches tall. Don't be scared, I saw a fiat drive through it. Wear shoes that can get wet, flip flops are better if you have good ones with traction. Some of the people looked like they were taking more dangerous routes while trying to keep their shoes dry.

If you've ever wanted to walk between 50-foot walls of ferns then this is the place for you. Not a long hike and expect your shoes to get a little wet.

Redwoods State Park is probably one of the most beautiful parks in California. Especially the Fern Canyon is a great place for anyone looking for an adventurous hike in misty and wet landscapes that are surrounded by tall trees.

The whole scenery in some place reminded me of tropical rain forest, and is no wonder why some shots of Jurassic Park were filmed here !!! Don't forget to take your camera with you, you will be pleasantly surprised of how beautiful this place is!!

Excellent adventure!!! Go when you can explore all day and take shoes that can get wet!

Amazing destination! You have to drive 6-7 miles on a gravel road that is one lane in several places to get here, and you even have to drive across a stream, but it's totally worth it! Amazing flat hike through a canyon with a creek running through it. Unlike anything else I've ever seen! At the end of the canyon we walked up the short set of stairs and then through the wooded trail on the way back.

Everyone's favorite hike spot. We had an awesome time exploring.