Hiking the Big Tree Loop Trail | Redwood National & State Parks | Old-Growth Redwoods | 4K HDR POV

This video documents a point-of-view hike on the Big Tree Loop Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, part of the Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California. The trail is a short, accessible loop, located near the Prairie Creek Visitor Center, and is known for its dense stands of old-growth coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). The route passes beneath towering redwood trees, including the well-known “Big Tree,” a massive old-growth specimen measuring over 300 feet (90 meters) in height and several meters in diameter. The trail surface is mostly flat and well-maintained, with sections of compacted earth and wooden boardwalks that help protect sensitive root systems. Interpretive signs along the path provide information about redwood ecology, forest structure, and the long lifespan of these trees. The surrounding environment includes a mix of old-growth and second-growth forest, with ferns, mosses, and understory vegetation thriving in the cool, moisture-rich conditions influenced by coastal fog. Wildlife in the area may include Roosevelt elk, birds, and small mammals typical of Northern California’s coastal forests. This video presents a quiet, immersive hiking experience without narration or music, capturing natural forest sounds and offering an objective visual record of trail conditions, forest scale, and the atmosphere of one of the most accessible old-growth redwood groves in the park system. This video is part of a series documenting a California hiking trip in autumn 2024. This video is best viewed on high-resolution HDR displays. Producing such videos takes much effort. You can support this channel at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rubihammer and download the original music tracks at: https://rubihammer.bandcamp.com/ Video recording, hiking and traveling gear I use: * Ultralight 4K Cinema Gear, For Hikes & Scenic Drive Video Recording (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/49FL2JK * Immersive Audio & Field Recording for the Outdoors (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3NISFq3 * Ultralight Hike & Trail Run Essentials (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4k6xZVi * Technical Hiking and Trail Running Apparel (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LAuEkx * Endurance Fuel & Trail Nutrition (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4abmZCy * Wilderness Tools & Road Trip Survival (Amazon affiliate link): ​​https://amzn.to/3ZwXCow DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided I may receive a small commission, but without any additional charge to you.