I'm heading to San Francisco for the second weekend in April and am looking to travel up north for the week before and head back south through Sonoma. I have been to Yosemite in March before and was looking for a new destination. Redwood NP up north has long been on my "to do" list. Having never been further north than Stewart Beach, what can I expect this time of year regarding weather, etc? I've found reports of everything from cold and rainy/snowy to cool and sunny, so I know any answer would be somewhat generalized. And a little rain or fog doesn't bother me.
Regarding Redwood NP specifically, I'll be travelling with a non-camping friend. Are there plenty of good day-hiking trails(10-12 miles total roundtrip), or would it be a waste of time without camping? Can anyone suggest a good trail guide? Most of the stuff in the local B&N is usually useless.
As much as I'd like to lug the 8x20, this will be a 4x5 and medium format trip. I'm looking for general coastal scenery, historic buildings and bridges, and of course, big trees.
Any suggestions and advice are greatly appreciated.
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