This was by far the preferred spot we visited in Redwood National Park. In case you really feel such as you’re in a scene of Jurrasic Park whereas strolling by Fern Canyon, that’s since you are. They filmed scenes from The Misplaced World right here.

The roughly one-mile path follows Dwelling Creek by the forest. You stroll by modest streams whereas the vertical partitions are lined in a wide range of ferns (there are 5 completely different sorts) and different moisture-loving vegetation and mosses.

You possibly can hike as little as 0.5 miles to see the beautiful components or up to 5 miles by the entire canyon. You possibly can even join it to trails that take you out of the canyon to see it from above.

Getting to the simplest trailhead is simple, however you’ve gotten to drive on a mud highway for about 6.5 miles. There are a number of spots the place you’ve gotten to navigate over streams and holes, one in every of which regarded sketchy. Our sedan was in a position to make it by however solely after following the instance of one other smaller automotive.

Different individuals obtained out of their automobiles attempting to suss out if they may make it. If it not too long ago rained, the streams could also be deeper and unpassable. Take a look at driving instructions right here and highway/path circumstances right here.