The trail begins at Castle Rock State Park, and passes though Big Basin Redwoods State Park and ends 33 miles later at Waddell Beach. Two trail maps in a topographic format cover that cover the entire system are available for purchase at the park office. A Big Basin Trail Map that covers everything but the Castle Rock area is available at the park. The elevation changes and mileages between trail camps vary. Trail camps are designated for enroute camping, which means you must stay in a different trail camp each night of your planned trip.
Water is available at only a FEW locations.
Leave the payment envelope flap on the dash of your vehicle. Use a separate Iron Ranger envelope for each vehicle. Depending on the section of trail and trail camps you plan on using, one of these will likely be your starting point. Each of these trailheads have somewhat different registration procedures. Hwy 35 junction.