Humboldt County
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Humboldt County, California, is home to some of the best trails and outdoor activities. One must-visit hiking trail is the King Range National Conservation Area. This challenging trail offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, steep mountains, and deep canyons. The trail is known for its diverse ecosystems, including coastal forests and chaparral. Another top outdoor adventure is exploring the Avenue of the Giants, a 31-mile portion of old Highway 101, which parallels Freeway 101 with its 51,222 acres of redwood groves. It’s the perfect place for a leisurely drive or a peaceful hike. For water-related activities, the Mad River is ideal for rafting and fishing. Humboldt County's outdoor attractions also include the Headwaters Forest Reserve, known for its old-growth redwood trees and salmon habitat. These are just a few of the many scenic outdoor adventures awaiting you in Humboldt County.
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Humboldt County, CA
You probably won't find as many people along this trail (which I like!) as it's unmarked and sits just south of Rockefeller Loop which draws a good number of visitors, primarily because it has the tallest trees (also definitely worth a visit!). The River Trail is a relatively short, flat hike with a...
Humboldt County, CA
This loop begins at the Tall Trees Trailhead. To access this parking area, you must have a permit that you can obtain from the Kuchel ranger station. The gate is locked. When you get the permit, the ranger will also give you the combination to the gate. Once you drive through, close the gate and loc...
Rockefeller Forest Loop Trailhead
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From the Avenue of the Giants turn west onto Mattole Road. Continue 1.5 miles to the Rockefeller Forest trailhead. Rockefeller Forest is a less well known grove in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It's distance from the main road shelters the forest from traffic noise. The trail is wide and smooth, sui...