Alder Trail Camps

Scenery: Forrest, Redwoods, Creek
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.0 mile
Elevation Gain: Pretty Level
Duration:
Route Type: In and Out
Good for Kids: Yes
Strollers: Yes
Bikes: Yes
Pets:
Fees: Parking $ 10
My family & I recently went on an easy backpacking trip here with Stroller Hikes (
).
To get here, drive towards Waddle Beach. Across the street from Waddle Beach, enter through the iron gate and drive down the road. You will then pass a small ranger office, park at the day use parking. Parking is $ 10.
We started our hike at the Skyline to the Sea Trail. There were two trails, one for hikers, the other for horses, bicycles, and handicapped. We hiked the road trail, to your right, since we had the jogging stroller. The trail was very easy to follow and well maintained with lots of signs. In addition, you are mostly exposed to the sun until you get closer to camp, where you will be under some shade. On the trail, you will pass a ranch/​home on your right, cross over a bridge, and pass another bridge on your left. You will finally see a sign that reads, Alder Camp. Follow the sign and you’ve reach the campsite.
This is a very easy backpacking trip to hike with kids. Our group had about 8 kids, 4 of them were 2 years old and under. I especially liked how the campsite was next to a creek. The kids were able to play/​swim in the water. We were also able to hike with the kids since the trail near the camp was easy enough for the kids. In addition, the campsite had trashcans & non flush toilet.

Tips:
Backpacking stoves only
Bring a rope to tie your food on the tree