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Trillium Falls

📍 Orick, CA🥾 1 mi round trip · easy🎟 Free

An easy 1-mile free walk to Trillium Falls in Redwood NP; dogs not allowed.

Getting there

easy1 mi round tripNo dogs

Free

Our take

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.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Year-round, with spring and fall offering the most comfortable temperatures.

How long to budget

45 minutes to 1 hour

Who it suits

Good for

  • families
  • easy walk
  • free
  • Redwood NP

Skip it if

No dogs allowed.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Trillium Falls?

Free

How do I get to Trillium Falls?

Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Trillium Falls?

No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).

Trillium Falls in Northern California

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail1 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitFree
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Redwood National and State Parks
DogsNot allowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyHumboldt County
RegionNorthern California
Official pageView source ↗

Source

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.