Humboldt County, California
Looking for the best hiking in Humboldt County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Humboldt County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Humboldt County
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Whitethorn, California
King's Peak from Shelter Cove
2.030.85 mi / 6204 ft gainAfter parking at Shelter Cove and securing a camping permit ($3 per night in the backcountry) follow the bear prints down the coastline for 5 miles, keeping in mind that the tide devours the beach every 12 hours. Parts of the beach become impassable at high tide. Camp overnight at Buck Creek, th...Read more -
Whitethorn, California
Chinquapin Loop on The Lost Coast
4.07.87 mi / 2159 ft gainI 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 st...Read more
