Title: Big Tree Wayside in Orick | Expedia.co.uk [Big Tree Wayside Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Tree-Wayside-Hotels.0-l6242499-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Orick](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Orick.d6341900.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Orick](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Orick.d6341900.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Big Tree Wayside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Big-Tree-Wayside.d6242499.Car-Hire-Guide)[Orick Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Orick.d6341900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Big Tree Wayside ![California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242499/e474eb13-2e92-41ca-83e4-4208ae6f2c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242499/e474eb13-2e92-41ca-83e4-4208ae6f2c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Tree Wayside featuring a sunset and forests as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242499/d1d4db0c-495c-46b1-989c-69100cad9921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Tree Wayside which includes forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242499/625bf276-6e22-4796-9f0e-ae6f63686878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Tree Wayside showing forests as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242499/dc1a1abb-eda3-46ec-bef3-6746404fb344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Big Tree Wayside Activities [Orick travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Orick.dx6341900) --- --- #### Follow a circular path to see an ancient giant redwood. Link up with other trails to explore pristine forests and spot Roosevelt elks. Big Tree Wayside is one of the most visited old-growth redwood trees in the Redwood National and State Parks. It has stood in the heart of the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park area for some 1,500 years. Visit Big Tree Wayside via an easy walk along a loop trail that is suitable for children and most levels of fitness. Marvel at its 304 feet (93 meter) height and 68 feet (21 meter) circumference. The trail to the tree is short but incredibly scenic. You’ll walk alongside dense growths of lush green ferns and beneath natural tunnels created by overhanging branches. At the start of the trail are interpretive signs with information about the flora and fauna. Learn about the evolution of redwoods and common wildlife such as foxes, owls and squirrels. A wooden platform allows you to get within touching distance of the tree without damaging the foliage and soil that surrounds it. Sit on a bench or fallen tree trunk, appreciate the tree’s enormity and contemplate its age-old existence. Just before you arrive there’s an information board that explains the conservation of redwoods. Many were the target of loggers in the late 1800s, which led to the creation of the Save the Redwoods League in 1918. Two picturesque trails lead from Big Tree to Elk Prairie, where it’s possible to watch grazing Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer. Follow Prairie Creek Trail in the shadow of redwoods strung out along a creek and spot salmon and trout in the glistening waters. The Cathedral Trees Trail climbs into the park’s uplands region and traverses a dense section of old-growth forest. Big Tree Wayside is a 10-minute drive from the Yurok village of Orick. There’s a car park at the trailhead. You can also park at Prairie Creek Visitor Center, adjacent to Elk Prairie, and join up with one of the trails there. Camping is possible here at the Elk Prairie Campground. ## Plan a trip to see Big Tree Wayside Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![ The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9800/9761/7df9eef3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios Hollywood £1,035 per person 13 Apr - 18 Apr found 14 hours ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews) As a person who runs a cleaning business, i understand cutting costs with cleaning products, but i feel like the products that has been used smells really bad. Scents can improve wellbeing, and the minute I stepped in the hotel and the hotel room. It doesn’t smell clean and fresh, smells like dirt covered in flowers, using deodorant on top of smelly armpits. Unfortunately that’s how I felt. It’s a nice place, paid extra for a nice view, but other than that, I’m not impressed. The place has a very cool vibe tho. But smells like a cheap motel Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 ![The Eden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90250000/90241000/90240997/e9f68db0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Eden Downtown Santa Monica £1,141 per person 13 Apr - 18 Apr found 14 hours ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 9/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews) The hotel is very convenient, centrally located and walkable to everything...shopping, restaurants, the pier, and the beach. Our room was a bit outdated but very clean. The tub is ridiculously high, almost as tall as the sink height almost making it a safety issue. It was very frustrating to have to ask for washcloths that weren't replaced on multiple occasions. One elevator was out of service so the stairs to the 5th floor became a routine. The cafe was overpriced for what was offered in my opinion. I would stay again only for the staff. They were soooo pleasant and helpful! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/ba6cea84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Sofia Hotel Downtown San Diego Save 100% on your flight £1,075 per person 17 Apr - 22 Apr found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San Diego (SAN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews) Fairly good location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Prairie Creek Visitor Center which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171400228/0066493f-3496-435d-97f8-c4b517c8c26e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prairie Creek Visitor Center Browse exhibits about the Redwood National and State Parks, join ranger-led programs and follow trails through spectacular scenery. 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