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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

(16) 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

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The view of the Klamath River flowing into the Pacific Ocean is quite beautiful.

Klamath River Overlook

(7) Bertsch…, CA

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College Cove Beach is a must-see on the North Coast.

College Cove Beach

(3) Westhav…, CA

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Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse at Old Home Beach trailhead.

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse

(4) Westhav…, CA

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Klamath Beach Trail traverses a verdant forest rife with undergrowth before popping out on the beach.

Klamath Beach and Estuary

(5) Bertsch…, CA

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Watching the sunset at the end of the trail is one of the most amazing scenes I've encountered.

Megwil Point

(2) Westhav…, CA

Recommended Routes in North Coast - 25

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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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Ocean view from Yurok Loop Trail.

Yurok Loop Trail

1.1 mi 1.8 km • 80' Up 24.28 m Up • 79' Down 24.01 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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Trying to get lucky looking for a four-leaf clover!

Founders' Grove Nature Trail

0.6 mi 1.0 km • 17' Up 5.3 m Up • 20' Down 5.95 m Down

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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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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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Mossy tree near Trillium Falls

Trillium Falls Loop Trail

2.7 mi 4.3 km • 510' Up 155.43 m Up • 509' Down 155.26 m Down

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

Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop

5.3 mi 8.6 km • 860' Up 262.21 m Up • 756' Down 230.56 m Down

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Lyons Ranch Trail offers pleasant views.

Lyons Ranch Trail

3.6 mi 5.8 km • 463' Up 140.98 m Up • 463' Down 141.06 m Down

North Coast Hiking

927 Miles 1,492 Kilometers of Trail
25 Recommended Routes
11 Gems
137 Easy Trails
284 Intermediate Trails
58 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 - 454

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8.0 mi 12.9 km #1Redwood Creek Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	3
0.3 mi 0.5 km #2Shooting Range Trail Intermediate/Difficult Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bertsch-Oceanview, CA	1
3.5 mi 5.6 km #3Skunk Cabbage Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	6
1.9 mi 3.0 km #4Streelow Creek Trail Easy Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Easy	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	2
2.5 mi 4.0 km #5Tall Trees Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	23
2.2 mi 3.5 km #6Trillium Falls Trail Intermediate Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	Intermediate	Westhaven-Moonstone, CA	6
16.3 mi 26.2 km #7Lost Coast Trail: South (Usal Beach - Morgan Rock) Intermediate/Difficult Redway, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Redway, CA	3
2.5 mi 4.0 km #8Drury-Chaney Trail Easy/Intermediate Rio Dell, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Rio Dell, CA	3
0.3 mi 0.5 km #9Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch Interpretive Trail Easy Humboldt Hill, CA	Easy	Humboldt Hill, CA	1
1.2 mi 2.0 km #10Ocean Ranch Trail Easy Humboldt Hill, CA	Easy	Humboldt Hill, CA	2

Photos of North Coast - 522

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A male Roosevelt elk looks over his herd of lady elk.

Dec 21, 2016 near Westhav…, CA

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

Dec 21, 2016 near Westhav…, CA

Hiking alongside the giants

Dec 21, 2016 near Westhav…, CA

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

Jun 21, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA

Snow Mountain East while nearing the saddle.

Sep 15, 2017 near Lucerne, CA

Campsite next to Punta Gorda Lighthouse

Feb 5, 2020 near Ferndale, CA

Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Hiker

Apr 3, 2020 near Westhav…, CA

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

Jul 6, 2020 near Westhav…, CA