Del Norte County, California
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Del Norte County
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Orick, California
Clintonia Trail Loop
4.06.98 mi / 1033 ft gainClintonia Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Orick, California.Read more -
Orick, California
Prairie Creek Redwoods Loop
5.019.42 mi / 2799 ft gainThis is the itinerary for our 3 day backpacking trip at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in early May. The original plan was to backpack Redwood Creek Trail in Redwood National Park. A couple issues stopped us from doing that: The water level was too high in May and multiple Park Rangers warne...Read more -
Orick, California
Trillium Falls
2.68 mi / 469 ft gainTrillium Falls trail is a nice little hike through a second growth and old growth redwood forest. The trail is lined with sweet smelling ferns and has plenty of shade the entire route. This would be good for a midday hike in summer. The trail starts from the Elk Meadows Day Use parking area. St...Read more -
Orick, California
Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood NP
4.01.35 mi / 92 ft gainThis hike starts in the parking lot of the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Picnic Area. As one of the more popular hikes in Redwood National Park, it is a good idea to get there early to secure parking and miss the crowds. To get to the parking lot from the Kuchel Visitor Center, travel north on Highway ...Read more -
Brookings, Oregon
Explore the Marine Garden at Harris Beach SP
The Marine Garden at Harris Beach State Park is one of the 7 designated Marine Garden's on the Oregon Coast where the ecosystem is protected and the collection and disturbance of tidal flora and fauna is prohibited. Interpretive hikes and guides are available through the State Park system, as are...Read more -
Humboldt County, California
Hike to Tall Trees Grove, Redwood NP
5.03.9 mi / 690 ft gainNOTE: You need a permit, albeit free, to do this hike.First, you'll need to go to the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center just off Highway 101 south of Orick, CA. Once there, write down your license plate number and go up to the counter and ask one of the rangers for a permit for Tall Trees Access Ro...Read more -
Humboldt County, California
Hike the Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop
6 mi / 900 ft gainThis loop begins at the Tall Trees Trailhead. To access this parking area, you must have a permit that you can obtain from the Kuchel ranger station. The gate is locked. When you get the permit, the ranger will also give you the combination to the gate. Once you drive through, close the gate ...Read more -
Orick, California
Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Loop
4.44.41 mi / 1043 ft gainDay 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull into one of these areas and drive down as far as you...Read more -
Orick, California
Hike Lyons Ranch
4 miThis is really a dirt road that is gated off from Bald Hills Road. The trail head parking can fit about 6 cars but seldom do people venture out this way. After all, the attraction of Redwood National Park is the redwoods but this high prairie is definitely worth exploring.The walk to the ranch is...Read more -
Brookings, Oregon
Explore Natural Bridges at Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
4.86 mi / 0 ft gainThe Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor is 12 miles of rugged, steep coastline with many hidden & secluded beaches and coves, and the Natural Bridges section is one of the most iconic (and most photographed) along the entire Corridor.There are several hikes above and around the natural bridges...Read more -
Brookings, Oregon
Natural Bridges Cove - North Island Viewpoint (China Beach) Trail
5.00.43 mi / 262 ft gainThe Natural Bridges Cove trail in Brookings, Oregon is a short, moderately challenging hike that offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail is approximately 0.43 miles long and features a steep descent to the beach, making it suitable for hikers with a moderate level of fitness. The ...Read more -
Brookings, Oregon
Explore Thunder Rock Cove at Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor
1.5 mi / 400 ft gainOne of many magical nooks and crannies to explore all along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Thunder Rock Cove sits between the iconic (and more popular) Natural Bridges and Secret Beach. The hike to the cover overlook is an easy .75 mile hike down from the Thunder Rock pull-off tha...Read more -
Trinidad, California
Wedding Rock Trail
5.00.23 mi / 85 ft gainWedding Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Trinidad, California.Read more -
Trinidad, California
Patrick's Point Trail
5.00.21 mi / 92 ft gainPatrick's Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Trinidad, California.Read more -
Fort Jones, California
Sky High Lakes in the Marble Mountains
5.011.88 mi / 2070 ft gainThe Marble Mountains are part of the Klamaths, a biologically and geologically diverse range of peaks and ridges often overshadowed by its western neighbors in the Cascades. The Marble Rim is the signature feature of this subrange, a white wall of rock that glimmers in the sun. The nearby Sky Hig...Read more -
Trinidad, California
Strawberry Rock Trail
5.02.99 mi / 505 ft gainTo get there: From the south, take the Trinidad exit, from which you will take a slight left/ go straight onto Trinidad Frontage rd. From The north, get off at the Trinidad exit, cross under the freeway, and take a left on Trinidad Frontage rd. Once on Trinidad Frontage rd, go straight to the end...Read more