An easy 1-mile free walk to Trillium Falls in Redwood NP; dogs not allowed.
Free
Trillium Falls is an easy 1-mile walk in Redwood National Park near Orick, making it perfect for families and casual waterfall visitors. No day-use fee applies, and the accessible trail requires minimal fitness.
Dogs are not permitted on NPS trails. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant temperatures for hiking in the redwoods.
This short, easy walk is an excellent introduction to waterfall exploration for first-time visitors or families with young children.
Year-round, with spring and fall offering the most comfortable temperatures.
45 minutes to 1 hour
No dogs allowed.
Free
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 9 waterfalls in Northern California.
nps.gov
NPS Redwood National Park Trillium Falls Trail page, checked Aug 2026. Falls are 0.5 mi from the Elk Meadow Day Use Area trailhead; the full loop past the falls is 2.7 mi. 'Pets are not allowed on park trails' per NPS.
Checked August 2026.