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Alder Basin Trail

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 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Redwood National Park
  5. Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
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“An easy and accessible option for families to explore the woods surrounding Mill Creek Campground. ”

Zander Göpfert
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0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

534' 163 m

High

416' 127 m

Low

127' 39 m

Up

171' 52 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Features River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail is short and flat with opportunities to spot wildlife in and around Mill Creek, making it an informative loop for kids of all ages.

Description

This creekside path gives children and adults a number of opportunities to see small wildlife, aquatic insects, salamanders, and juvenile fish in Mill Creek. Head through and beside red alder, vine maple, and willow, classic streamside (riparian) flora.

Flora & Fauna

Small fish, water insects, and other woodland critters can be observed from this path.

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District

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Zander Göpfert
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#6

in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

#19109

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#6

in Del Norte Coast Redwoo…

#2,034

in California

#19,109

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