The redwood forests of California are stunning, but did you know that they actually extend into Oregon? You’ll find old-growth redwoods in the Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest near Brookings, and one of the best trails to see them is the Oregon Redwoods Trail.
The Oregon Redwoods Trail is located near the Oregon/California border, in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. You’ll find it 11 miles south of Brookings.
To reach the trailhead, you’ll take Highway 101 and turn off on County Road 896, then take the narrow, bumpy Forest Road 1101 to the trailhead.
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Combined with the Oregon Redwoods Barrier Free Trail, the trail makes a 1.7 mile-long loop. The first half-mile is paved and easy to navigate; the rest of the trail becomes more steep and difficult.
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This trail is home to some of the oldest trees in the state, and also some of the tallest. The redwoods stretch upwards into the sky nearly 300 feet, and some are 800 years old.
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It’s hard to get a sense of just how enormous these trees are, unless you’re standing next to them.
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The ancient giants along this trail have been thriving here for hundreds of years, and will hopefully be here for hundreds more.
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While you’ll find other huge trees in Oregon, it’s hard not to fall in love with these coast redwoods.
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For the first half-mile, you’ll enjoy an ADA-accessible trail that’s flat and easy. Keep going to connect to trail #1107 - the Oregon Redwoods Trail - for the rest of the hike.
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The remaining 1.2 miles of the loop is more challenging, with some elevation gain, but it’s worth your effort. You’ll be surrounded by beautiful forest, towering trees, and lush ferns and foliage.
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Because the road to this trail is bumpy and difficult to navigate, this redwood forest is typically quiet and peaceful. And, unlike the redwood forests of California, you can bring your pup along on this hike.
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Visit the Rogue River/Siskiyou Forest page of the U.S. Forest Service’s website for more information. You’ll find another beautiful redwood forest trail in Alfred A. Loeb State Park nearby.
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