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Redwood National Park alerts
Current notices from official park sources.
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Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, and James Irvine trail restrictions
Plan around active restrictions on three trails. - Boy Scout Tree Trail is partially open; a fallen tree blocks the trail 1.75 miles from the trailhead. Climbing over it is possible but challenging. - Alder Basin Trail is closed for Redwoods Rising restoration work. - On James Irvine Trail, the easternmost stairs connecting Fern Canyon to the trail are closed because of construction; the western stairs remain open for access to Fern Canyon Loop. A smaller, passable tree is down about 1.25 miles before Fern Canyon at 41.39293, -124.05182. Check current park conditions before setting out.Official detailsCaution
Bald Hills Road paving delays
Expect 20–30 minute delays in both directions on Bald Hills Road between Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Redwood Creek Overlook while a paving project is underway; the park also warns of road damage. Access to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove parking lot is not affected. - Drive slowly and be alert for road damage. - Watch for cars crossing lanes to avoid hazards. Check current conditions before traveling.Official detailsCaution
U.S. 199 controlled traffic and delays
Expect one-way controlled traffic and delays on U.S. Highway 199. - From 6 miles north of Gasquet to 6.2 miles north of Gasquet, one-way control operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 6:00 p.m. October 15, 2026; motorists may face delays of up to 10 minutes. - At 4.1 miles south of Idlewild, south of the Middle Fork Smith River Bridge, one-way control operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 6:00 p.m. September 22, 2026; motorists may face delays of up to 10 minutes. For the latest conditions, check Caltrans road information before traveling.Official detailsCaution
Highway 101 one-way controls and delays
Expect one-way controlled traffic and delays on U.S. Highway 101 because of construction. - From 12.3 miles south of the Humboldt/Del Norte County line at Prairie Creek Fish Hatchery to 11.2 miles south of that county line, one-way control operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 5:00 p.m. October 2, 2026. - From 10.2 to 9.6 miles south of Crescent City, one-way control operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 6:00 p.m. September 18, 2026. - An additional one-way control operates 0.25 mile north of Richardson Grove State Park 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 5:00 p.m. October 30, 2026. - Allow extra time, stay alert, and drive cautiously. For the latest conditions, check Caltrans road information before traveling.Official detailsClosure
