I don't know what plants these are, that seem to
grow using the redwood for support. It is still
winter here so there are no leaves or berries for
identification. I'm sure an expert - who already
knows what it is cold identify the plant from this picture, but I need more to go by for looking it up. While most trails are nicely groomed and placed in especially aesthetically pleasing spots,
the forest is messy, littered with tree debris and
hard going without a well maintained trail. I know this because I've tried it - you can spend an hour just making 30 feet of progress.

What I liked about this area was the strong, straight - and large - tree trunks in contrast to their twisting, undulating vine-like friends. I haven't seen this in very many places, although I do usually stay on the beaten track.