Their thick, sapless bark protects them from fire, but landslides and wind can topple old trees. Logging of redwoods continues and is debated by the timber industry and environmentalists. The trees stand as majestic reminders of the slow evolution of nature. Redwood National and State Parks represent a cooperative management effort of the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Together these parks are a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve protecting resources cherished by citizens of many nations.
All information centers are physically accessible to wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs are not available. Biking There are 16 miles of national park trails and 40 of state parks are available to bicycles. See the Hiking Page for more information. Backpacking Backpackers along the Redwood Creek Trail must secure a free permit at any information center within Redwood National and State Parks. There are no developed campgrounds in the Redwood National Park.