Length: 5.15 mi
Est. time: 2h 18m
Gain: 1,183 ft
Loss: 1,286 ft
Max elev: 540 ft
Elevation profile
+1,183 ft gain · −1,286 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Prairie Creek Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon Loop
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Fern Canyon Trail + James Irvine Trail
5.5 mi · +1,294 ft · ~2.5 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.