Trinidad, California
The best Trails and Outdoor Activities in Trinidad, California offer a variety of scenic adventures. The top must-visit is the Trinidad Head Trail, a moderately challenging 1.4-mile loop that boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the quaint town below. Along the way, you'll see unique rock formations and the historic Trinidad Head Lighthouse. For a more relaxed stroll, try the Old Home Beach Trail, an easy walk that takes you to a beautiful, secluded beach. If you're up for a challenge, tackle the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park trails. Here, you'll find towering redwoods and a variety of wildlife. For water-based outdoor adventures, paddle around Trinidad Bay, known for its clear waters and abundant marine life. These attractions showcase the best of Trinidad's natural beauty.
Top Spots in and near Trinidad
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Orick, California
Cal Barrel Road
5.03.93 mi / 883 ft gainCal Barrel Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Orick, California.Read more -
Orick, California
Camp at Gold Bluff Beach
5.0Located at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, the access road to this beach is a dirt road through the redwoods. Once you arrive to the beach area there is a park booth. The charge to overnight is $35 per day. Can also pay a day use fee which is less. The campground is situated some 200 yards fro...Read more -
Orick, California
Hike the Friendship Ridge Trail loop via the Coastal Trail
3.08 mi / 1500 ft gainThis loop hikes starts at the Fern Canyon Trailhead. To get to Fern Canyon, drive to the end of Davison Rd, also known as Gold Bluff Beach road. There is a pay station at the entrance to the road ($8 in 2015). After heavy rain, the road may be impassable for passenger cars. From the parking a...Read more -
Orick, California
Fern Canyon
4.41.12 mi / 269 ft gainFern Canyon is located within Gold Bluffs Beach at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park located some 45 miles south of Crescent City, CA. Entrance to the beach area is located on Davidson Rd off the US-101 in Orick, CA. You will need to drive for about 6 miles on the dirt road at the turn of Davidso...Read more -
Orick, California
Hike the James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop, Redwood National Forest
4.512 mi / 1350 ft gainWhat is known as the "James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop" is actually a combination of trails that creates a loop in the Redwood Forest. For only being around 12 miles round trip, it is an easy way to see the diverse scenery in one hike. In a nutshell, on this hike you get some of the best features:...Read more -
Klamath, California
Hike to the Klamath River Outlook
3.01 mi / 500 ft gainFun drive on Requa Road off 101 takes you to a great little outlook. Take the trail descent down to the beach or connect with the CA Coastal trails for a three or four mile jaunt to either Hidden Beach or Lagoon Creek Beach. This spot is a local gem with minimal visitors. It also offers a likely ...Read more -
Klamath, California
Hike the Yurok Loop Trail
4.01 mi / 20 ft gainThe Yurok Loop Trail is a small loop on the northern end of the growing California Coastal Trail. This family-friendly hike starts at a picturesque lagoon near False Klamath Cove before crossing a bridge and entering the Sitka spruce forest. From the trail junction, you have the choice of passin...Read more -
Klamath, California
Relax at False Klamath Cove
4.0Wilson Beach in False Klamath Cove is a small but scenic spot in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. Surrounded by thick forest, the dark gray sandy beach is scattered with driftwood, interesting rocks formations, and tide pools. The small free parking area has picnic tables and is a popular spo...Read more -
Klamath, California
Damnation Creek Trail
Located right on Highway 101, the Damnation Creek Trail is one of the best trails in Redwood National and State Parks. What makes this trail so special is that the hiker gets to experience nearly all of the various ecosystems within the park in only a few short miles. The trail descends from an a...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Camp at Nickel Creek
4.05 mi / 300 ft gainFirst, check in at the Crescent City Ranger Information Center in Crescent City to pick up your free backcountry permit and get permission to park your car at the Crescent City Beach Education Center off of Enderts Beach Road. This is the safest place to park at due to numerous car break-ins at t...Read more -
Ferndale, California
Night Photography at Devil's Gate, Lost Coast
This section of the Lost Coast resides in between Capetown and Petrolia, CA. Entering "Lost Coast California" into Google Maps or a GPS should take you to the road you will need to be on. About 2 miles south of the Location marker the GPS gives you, just past Durr Creek, you should arrive at Devi...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Battery Point Lighthouse
0.5 mi / 13 ft gainBattery Point Lighthouse is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Crescent City, California.Read more -
Crescent City, California
Explore Stout Grove via the Howland Hill Road
4.4The Howland Hill Road is the premier drive through Redwood National and State Parks. Approximately 6 miles long, the hard-packed gravel road varies in surface durability depending on season and when the road was last graded. Expect plenty of dust in the dry summer months and keep an eye out for p...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail
5.0With a profusion of titanic trees and an ever expanding landscape, the extraordinary Boy Scout Tree Trail is not so much a hike as it is a showcase of the world's most scenic old growth redwoods. Located within Redwood National and State Parks, this pristine trail feels wonderfully remote. Hardly...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Fern Falls via Boy Scout Tree Trail
4.93 mi / 1050 ft gainFern Falls via Boy Scout Tree Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crescent City, California.Read more
