Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Northern California coast through 59 incomparable hikes.
The rugged Northern California coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties is widely considered North America’s most dramatic stretch of coastline. Steep bluffs, rocky beaches, and offshore rock formations combine to create a stunning seascape. Above it, the forest contains the world’s tallest trees.
Follow award-winning author Mike White into this beautifully mysterious hiker’s paradise with the guide to 59 of its top trails. Explore a landscape of lush, old-growth redwoods. Find picturesque vistas to Pacific Ocean sea stacks. Traverse winding descents to undisturbed beaches. See untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife. With Mike as your guide, you’ll discover the region’s most awe-inspiring locales.
Features Include:
- 59 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists
- Detailed maps and elevation profiles
- Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones
- Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities
- Expert trail commentary
Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a path for you along Northern California’s Redwood Coast. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, it’s 59 journeys into wonderland.
Table of Content
The Top Trails Series
Northern California’s Redwood Coast Map
Northern California’s Redwood Coast Trails Table
Using Top Trails
Introduction to the Redwood Coast
On the Trail
1. Mendocino County
- Big Hendy Loop
- Montgomery Woods Trail
- Fern Canyon & Pygmy Forest Loop
- Chapman Point & Spring Ranch Headlands
- Big River Haul Road
- Mendocino Headlands
- Russian Gulch Loop
- Point Cabrillo Light Station
- Ecological Staircase Trail
- Chamberlain Creek Falls Loop
- Ten Mile Beach
2. The Lost Coast
- Lost Coast Trail: Needle Rock to Bear Harbor
- Lost Coast Trail: Needle Rock to Whale Gulch
- Lost Coast Trail: Hidden Valley to Nicks Camp
- Lost Coast Trail: Black Sands Beach to Gitchell Creek
- Lightning Trail to King Peak
- Lost Coast Trail: Mattole River to Sea Lion Gulch
- Lost Coast Headlands: Fleener Creek & Guthrie Creek Trails
3. Humboldt County
- Franklin K. Lane Loop
- Stephens Grove Loop
- Nature Trail Loop
- Founders Grove & Mahan Loop
- Rockefeller Grove Loop
- Big Trees Loop
- Bull Creek & Homestead Loop
- Bull Creek Flats & Big Trees Loop
- Allens Trail
- High Rock River Trail
- Girdled Tree
- Drury-Chaney Loop
- Cheatham Grove
- Elk River Trail
4. Redwood National Park & Vicinity
- Trinidad Head Loop
- Agate Beach & Rim Trails
- Stone Lagoon
- Redwood Creek Trail
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- Tall Trees Grove
- Emerald Ridge Loop
- Dolason Prairie Trail
- Lyons Ranch Loop
- Coastal Trail: Skunk Cabbage Section
- Trillium Falls Loop
5. Prairie Creek
- Fern Canyon Loop
- Irvine & Miners Loop
- Big Tree Loop
- Brown Creek Loop
- West Ridge & Prairie Creek Loop
- Hope Creek & Ten Taypo Creek Loop
- Ossagon Trail
6. Del Norte Coast Redwoods
- Yurok Loop & Hidden Beach
- Coastal Trail: Hidden Beach to Klamath Overlook
- Damnation Creek Trail
- Coastal Trail: Crescent Beach Overlook to Enderts Beach
7. Jedediah Smith Redwoods
- Boy Scout Tree Trail
- Stout Grove Loop
- Leiffer & Ellsworth Loops
- Simpson-Reed & Peterson Loop
- Myrtle Creek Trail
Appendix 1: Top-Rated Trails
Appendix 2: Campgrounds & RV Parks
Appendix 3: Hotels, Lodges, Motels, & Resorts
Appendix 4: Major Organizations
Appendix 5: Useful Resources
Index
About the Author
About the author
Mike White was raised in the southeast suburbs of Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of Mount Hood (whenever the Pacific Northwest skies cleared enough to allow such things as shadows). As a teenager, Mike began hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington, and he then honed his outdoor skills while attending Seattle Pacific University. After acquiring a BA in political science, Mike and his new wife, Robin, relocated to the high desert of Reno, Nevada, where he discovered the joys of exploring the Sierra Nevada.After leaving his last “real” job, Mike began a full-time writing career. He is the author or coauthor of 24 outdoor guidebooks, including the award-winning Top Trails: Lake Tahoe and 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada. Mike has also contributed to Sunset and Backpacker magazines and the Reno Gazette Journal. A former community college instructor, Mike is also a popular featured speaker for outdoor groups.
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