Near Friendship Ridge Trail
Coastal Redwoods camping.
Near Friendship Ridge Trail
Looking up at giants
Near Friendship Ridge Trail
Awed by the redwoods

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Friendship Ridge Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Coastal views and the opportunity to see elk defines this scenic trail through old-growth redwood forests.
2.4
mi
Distance
304
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
304ft
Elevation Gain
911ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
806ft
High Point
151ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Descending high from a ridgeline to Fern Canyon below, this trail through old-growth redwood forests offers visitors a peek into over a thousand years of earth's history, not to mention the occasional, yet dramatic view of the ocean as seen through windows in the tree canopy. While on this trail, expect to navigate numerous switchbacks and some moderate-to-steep grades.

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