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Hike through Sitka spruce forest from Trinidad to College Cove.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

230' 70 m

High

146' 45 m

Low

74' 23 m

Up

119' 36 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail is a doubletrack forested route that connects Trinidad State Beach with College Cove Beach. The forest is well shaded and known for mushrooms and ferns. Great views can be found at the start of the trail.

Flora & Fauna

Sitka spruce trees, ferns, mushrooms, blackberry, thimbleberry and huckleberry.

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Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman

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A sturdy bridge aids your passage over Mill Creek along the College Cove Trail.
May 11, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
The College Cove Trail traverses lush undergrowth.
May 11, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
The College Cove Trail makes a beautiful traverse through the coastal forest.
May 11, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
The trees are quite windswept through this section of the College Cove Trail.
May 14, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
The upper bridge over Mill Creek on the College Cove Trail is quite sturdy.
May 11, 2017 near Westhav…, CA
The spur trail to College Cove Falls is a must if you're in the area.
May 11, 2017 near Westhav…, CA

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Jan 21, 2022
Valerie Norton
https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2022/01/trinidad-head-to-elk-head.html
Jul 29, 2021
Valerie Norton
https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2021/07/elk-head-and-college-cove.html
Jun 24, 2017
Beau Williams
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