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West Prairie Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Redwood National Park
  5. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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“A wide, grassy path parallel to Prairie Creek Rd on the edge of Elk Prairie. ”

Zander Göpfert
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150' 46 m

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126' 39 m

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24' 7 m

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Family Friendly A flat and short path along the prairie with great views of the elk and access to the road, visitor center, and restrooms.

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This wide, grassy trail stretches along the northwest edge of Elk Prairie between the Elk Prairie Campground and the Prairie Creek Visitor Center.

Although this is not a secluded option, it does provide up-close-and-personal views of the grazing elk.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District

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Zander Göpfert
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in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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in Prairie Creek Redwoods…

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Prairie Creek meadows on a misty rainy winter morning.
Aug 13, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
Bull elk in Elk Prairie.
Dec 22, 2016 near Westhav…, CA
Elk Prairie.
Dec 16, 2016 near Westhav…, CA

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