Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.016% of Redcrest’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 16% of Redcrest’s land is conserved, about 60 acres. 61 acres are parks and preserves, 5,078 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Humboldt Redwoods State Park, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
60 conserved acres
16% of Redcrest’s land. Who manages Redcrest’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Redwoods State Park State Park | State parks | 60 | Open |
1 named trail
The best walking months in Redcrest: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 54 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 70 | 59 | 52 |
| Rain (in) | 8.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 5.7 | 9.7 |
July is the driest month (0.1 in) and August the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 9.7 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Redcrest →
Questions about parks and trails in Redcrest
Where can I hike in Redcrest?
The longest trail networks: Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Redcrest’s trails?
Humboldt Redwoods State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Redcrest?
50,671 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Redcrest or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 61 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Redcrest neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →