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The Avenue of the Giants is a scenic 31 mile long highway that is surrounded by 51,222 acres of giant redwood trees in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This road offers amazing views of the redwoods. The Avenue of the Giants runs through many small towns that offer tons of tourist attractions.The pull offs along the road allow easy access to many different hiking trails. Hiking amongst the gia...

Avenue of the Giants Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Phillipsville, California.

Signs at the trail head for the Taber Trail state it is 1.1 miles long. That is much shorter than the actual 1.8 miles my GPS put it at. The trail sign also claims it is wheelchair accessible. I can see that for a little ways but as the trail begins to climb, I think this would be a tough go.  The trail is an out and back hike but loops through some old growth Redwoods at the end. I enjoyed thi...

Driving along Redwood Highway you will see a parking area at the South Eel River Fork. Park here and then walk the very short distance to the section of river that is calm, cool, and inviting you to jump in. Pack a picnic and a beach umbrella and enjoy the natural beauty around you. 

The Lost Coast is infamous. For its name alone draws visitors from around California and the world. A 26-mile stretch of coast, road less, with a wall like mountain range just yards from the ocean and beach. But with the Lost Coast being what it is, there is a lesser-known, yet equally stunning hiking option that still entails the spirit and adventure of the coast yet only a stones throw to the...

Sinkyone Wilderness Segment- Lost Coast Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitethorn, California.

I did this hike the day before setting out on a backpacking trip along the northern section of The Lost Coast Trail and it was a fantastic warm up hike. The Chinquapin Loop is a loop off of The Lost Coast Trail along Chemise Mountain, near the start of the southern section of the LCT. You can start this hike from three different trailheads. My friend and I were camping at the Nadelos Campgroun...

Getting to Usal beach can be a little tricky, but it is well worth the effort. Usal Road (Mendocino Country Rd 431) is found 13 miles north of Westport or 14.5 miles southwest of Legget on Highway 1. The turn off is extremely easy to miss so it is recommended to use your odometer to gauge how close you are to Usal Road. There is a small white sign at the entrance to the road. The road itself is...

Paradise Royale is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Whitethorn, California.