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Gems in North Coast - 11

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Steep walls lined with lush ferns grace the Fern Canyon Loop Trail.

Fern Canyon

(38) Westhav…, CA

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Redwoods along the Tall Trees Grove Trail.

Tall Trees Grove

(15) Westhav…, CA

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The foot bridge over Smith River.

Stout Grove

(17) Bertsch…, CA

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That's one massive tree! (Big Tree Wayside)

Big Tree Wayside

(13) Westhav…, CA

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Sunset @ Mistake Point, Little Jackass Creek, Sinkyone Wilderness, CA

Little Jackass Creek - The Lost Coast

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There are traces of the Old Redwood Highway still visible on the cliffs above Enderts Beach.

Enderts Beach

(6) Bertsch…, CA

Recommended Routes in North Coast - 21

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Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

James Irvine to Fern Canyon

11.9 mi 19.1 km • 1,610' Up 490.67 m Up • 1,610' Down 490.63 m Down

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Sun shining through the morning fog - very lucky on the timing of this photo.

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Nature Trail

1.4 mi 2.3 km • 88' Up 26.73 m Up • 88' Down 26.86 m Down

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This trail makes you feel like you should see a dinosaur.

Damnation Creek Trail

3.7 mi 6.0 km • 1,215' Up 370.28 m Up • 1,200' Down 365.65 m Down

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Redwood sunset.

Stout Memorial Grove

1.3 mi 2.1 km • 245' Up 74.73 m Up • 245' Down 74.64 m Down

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Several small bridges enhance the experience.

Fern Canyon Trail

8.4 mi 13.5 km • 878' Up 267.71 m Up • 878' Down 267.65 m Down

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Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

Redwoods Splendor Loop

16.9 mi 27.3 km • 3,718' Up 1133.29 m Up • 3,708' Down 1130.34 m Down

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Snow Mountain East while nearing the saddle.

Snow Mountain Summits

9.5 mi 15.3 km • 2,131' Up 649.55 m Up • 2,131' Down 649.52 m Down

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From the Spring Ranch trail south of Mendocino.

Little River to Mendocino: Inn to Inn

5.1 mi 8.2 km • 442' Up 134.87 m Up • 442' Down 134.68 m Down

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Coastal view from Pomo Canyon Trail

Pomo - Red Hill Loop

4.5 mi 7.2 km • 826' Up 251.81 m Up • 781' Down 238.03 m Down

North Coast Hiking

698 Miles 1,123 Kilometers of Trail
22 Recommended Routes
11 Gems
93 Easy Trails
144 Intermediate Trails
21 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within North Coast

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Humboldt Lagoons State Park

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

King Range National Conservation Area

Manchester and Point Arena

Mendocino National Forest

Paradise Royale Trail System

Redwood National Park

Salt Point State Park

Six Rivers National Forest

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Trails in North Coast - 236

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0.7 mi 1.1 km #1Fern Canyon Loop Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	28
27.3 mi 43.9 km #2Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach) Intermediate/Difficult Ferndale, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Ferndale, CA	25
2.5 mi 4.0 km #3Tall Trees Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	23
2.5 mi 4.1 km #4Boy Scout Tree Trail Intermediate Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	Intermediate	Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	23
3.6 mi 5.8 km #5Kortum Trail Intermediate Bodega Bay, CA	Intermediate	Bodega Bay, CA	12
2.5 mi 4.1 km #6Mendocino Headlands Coastal Trail Easy/Intermediate Fort Bragg, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Fort Bragg, CA	6
1.1 mi 1.7 km #7Arcata Ridge Trail: Sunny Brae Section Intermediate Bayside, CA	Intermediate	Bayside, CA	2
16.3 mi 26.2 km #8Lost Coast Trail: South (Usal Beach - Morgan Rock) Difficult Redway, CA	Difficult	Redway, CA	2
9.8 mi 15.7 km #9Coastal Trail: South Easy/Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	2
0.2 mi 0.3 km #10Klamath Beach Trail Intermediate Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	Intermediate	Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	2

Photos of North Coast - 512

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This trail makes you feel like you should see a dinosaur.

Jun 21, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA

Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

Apr 3, 2020 near Westhav…, CA

Hiking alongside the giants

Dec 21, 2016 near Westhav…, CA

Hiking under fallen redwoods on the way down to Tall Trees Grove.

Jul 6, 2020 near Westhav…, CA

Campsite next to Punta Gorda Lighthouse

Feb 5, 2020 near Ferndale, CA

Snow Mountain East while nearing the saddle.

Sep 15, 2017 near Lucerne, CA

Sunset @ Mistake Point, Little Jackass Creek, Sinkyone Wilderness, CA

Nov 17, 2015 near Redway, CA

Sun shining through the morning fog - very lucky on the timing of this photo.

Jul 20, 2021 near Westhav…, CA