Mill Creek Trail
About This Trail
This gorgeous trail leads you through an old-growth redwood forest, past Mill Creek. It is an ideal trail for wildlife viewing, fishing, berry collecting, and of course, admiring the incredible redwoods. Along this trail, you’ll get views of Sacagawea and Chesty Puller, two notably large coast redwoods in the Grove of Titans.
After weaving through the forest, you’ll come to Mill Creek. The trail that runs alongside it can get overgrown at times but is gravel lined for identification. You’ll see Stout Grove on the other side of the creek. This is an out-and-back trail so you can modify the distance based on skill level.
Trail Features
Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
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Surface type | Dirt |
Elevation gain | 250 ft. |
Stroller friendly | No |
ADA accessible | No |
Water fountains | No |
Bathrooms | No |
Cell reception | None |
Pet friendly | No |
Nearby convenience store | No |
Camping Nearby | Yes |
Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Berry picking (one gallon per person per day)
Fishing
Trail gets muddy during the fall/winter
Watch for erosion
Please stay on main trails- the base of the trees is fragile
Other Trails in Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park
Fee & Parking Details
The trailhead is just off of Howland Hill Road with parking available in any of the turnouts.
Trail Contributor

Being outside is how I re-charge. It gives me perspective, fills me with gratitude and provides an opportunity to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life. I am fortunate to share this passion with my amazing husband and our son. I was born and raised in the PNW but I love exploring any area I can get to. One of my favorite things about Hike it Baby is that I have a built in community of friends to provide trail suggestions anywhere we go.
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Trail Map
Getting There
From Hiouchi Information center on US-199, turn left (northwest). Follow for approximately 2 miles before turning right onto South Fork Rd. After a half mile, turn right onto Douglas Park Dr. Follow that for a little over a mile before continuing straight onto Howland Hill Rd. The trailhead will be approximately 2.5 miles down.