WalkHidden gem

Fern Canyon

Orick, California

Narrow canyon with 50-foot walls draped in ferns, reached by a gravel road.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
2 hours
Fern Canyon
USFWS Headquarters · Public domain

Walk through a creek bed between walls covered in ferns. The road to the trailhead crosses streams and needs a day-use permit in summer.

Good to know

  • Permit needed May to Sept, book online
  • High clearance recommended for stream crossings
  • Bring waterproof shoes
Vehicles
No campervans
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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