Rockefeller Loop

Linda Martin

2024-04

Nice leisurely walk. I had my boxer with me as well.Not too many on the trail in April.The river was really aqua color, beautiful Redwoods as well .

Ed Lee

2023-10

I hiked across the Eel Riverfrom the Women's ClubGrove to view this ancientforest.The short loop trail takesyou past some of the tallesttrees in the world.It is impressive to see thetall trees that are standingand the ones that have fallento the ground.You will find a connectionto the Bull Creek Trail andthe trees in this area area good example of theold forest.It is hard to find the roadinto the area as it descendssteeply into the forest.You have to look for a smallsign off Mattole Road on theleft.A great place to view aforest from hundreds ofyears ago with toweringancient trees in a beautifulsetting.

A H

2023-08

This short and easy loop connects to other trails, so you can go longer if you want. We started going down the trail across the river towards Burlington camp, which is more of a moderate hike with up and downhill. The redwoods get smaller once you get onto that trail.Parking: Small parking lot next to the trail with a handful of spots.Dog-friendliness: Dogs are not allowed on any of the trails in this state park, only on paved roads.

Trina Burnett

2023-07

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Lucy Schultz

2023-06

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Eric Elizondo

2023-05

This trail is beautiful. Please do yourself a favor and bring the family or if you're traveling solo then take plenty pictures. This is a moderately easy trail with access to a creek. It's a short trail and it's absolutely worth the stop!

Bas Vogelvang

2023-12

This loop will leave you silent, walking in awe, and grateful for the great efforts made to preserve this piece of unique nature.Parking: Around 10 carsFees: FreeRestrooms: NonePublic Transportation: NoneDog-friendliness: Yes, on leash

Naftali Smulowitz

2023-05

This is the ultimate short walk to see some of the biggest trees to be found here.You may need help finding the trailhead, its a bit tricky. It's on the left, after the sign in the picture drive downwards.The loop takes about half an hour.Don't miss this walk!לא לפספס! מומלץ!

Rebecca Lemke

2022-05

We discovered this hike through the EDventure website, which added to the enjoyment with a fun little scavenger hunt. It was a bit hard to find, we ended up passing it and had to turn back around to find it, but it was well worth the trouble. The loop is just over a half a mile and full of big, beautiful redwoods to appreciate. There is an option to get down to the little river which has a bridge, but was also low enough to be easily crossed at some points. We enjoyed playing in the rocks and splashing before getting back to the trail. There were other trails linked at this point, but we didn't have time to check them out. There is a good sized parking lot with a secure trash can. The trail apparently does not allow dogs, but we didn't discover this until we got to the end. We were the only people there at the time and kept our dogs on the leash and on the path at all times, and are always careful to clean up after them.

Linda Suskie

2023-05

This was the most memorable stop of our road trip through northern California. It is an easy 3/4-mile trail through an absolutely stunning redwood grove. The word cathedral came to mind as we walked through. It also has far fewer visitors than Founders Grove and the sense of peace and quiet is overwhelming. If you do one walk through the California redwoods, make it this one.Two important tips: First, the parking lot is very small, so plan to come early on a weekday. Second, the sign and turnoff on Lower Bull Creek Flats Road are very easy to miss--watch carefully for them.

Angela

2022-05

Rockefeller Loop is an easy trail to walk and is sadly too short for how beautiful it is. You should do this loop twice in a row at least. If you stopped at the Information Center/Gift shop the volunteers can give you good directions and tell you about certain trail closures for weather conditions and things like that. Google maps could give you directions but it doesn't know those other conditions like the rangers do. One of the volunteers showed us how the forest impressed Rockefeller so much that he wrote a million dollar check to support it and did it again the next year. Back in the 1920s a million dollars was worth much more. It really deserved it.

Howard Glenn

2023-05

Beautiful redwood trees and an easy walk to wander through this grove. Easy walk for toddlers and seniors and awe inspiring for all.

Abhay Mitra

2023-05

Short but really pretty trail through old growth coastal redwoods. Also consider going to the Big Trees Area a few miles further on Mattole Rd where you can find longer hikes

Justin Hille

2022-05

Epic Redwood Corridor. Great trails for hiking all along bullcreek. Albee creek campgrounds are usually full but great spot under the canopy.If you like big trees. Go and see.KindlyJ HILLE

Humboldt Honney

2023-09

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LEIGH ANN COSBY

2023-05

Stunning Old Growth Redwoods on the Bull River. The path through this grove is near pristine, nice easy stroll felt magical!

Brandon Faloona

2022-05

Lovely grove of enormous redwoods in a 1/2 mile loop, a stone's throw from the Eel river.

GLAMP Ride & Thrive

2023-07

We think this short walk is better than Founders Grove Trail. Bugs not bad at all this time of year!Parking: Limited parking, but we found a spot.

Ryan Smith

2023-09

A short and largely flat trail - no bathrooms at the trailhead.

Steve K

2019-05

One of the nicest groves in the park. My other favorites include:Franklin K. Lane GroveBolling Grove (Near Elk Creek Rd.)Founder's Grove

Bay Walker

2019-05

Wonderful short loop hike that makes one grateful for early far sighted citizens who fought to preserve Redwood Giants with some success!

Emily Fell

2022-05

Peaceful trail with many large, beautiful redwoods and fields of clover. Leads to a creek and footbridge with pristine waters and a babbling brook.

3 Rogue Gypsies

2022-05

Truly amazing quick hike through some of the most impressive redwood trees we have seen.

J. H.

2020-05

Less crowded by far than the Founder’s Grove, and just as beautiful- also no road noise

H

2022-05

Short, flat, circular hike in an absolutely spectacular setting. Really special place.

Sam

2023-09

The redwood forest is just incredible. The drive here isn't too far from the highway and yet it's serene. Highly recommend to casual hikers.

Z Jen

2023-05

This is my favorite place I’ve ever been to in the whole, wide, vast world. From SF, get on the 101 North, drive about 4 hours, get off at Honeydew Exit on the Ave of the Giants, make two lefts and look out for the left turn. Unreal. Breathtaking. Serene.

Lindsey K

2021-05

Wow, definitely recommend this short hike! It's accessible, beautiful and awe inspiring.

Hurcor

2023-11

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Ty White

2024-01

Little trail down by the river