Dog-Friendly Hikes near Humboldt County

Featured hikes

Arcata Community Forest

Arcata

The Arcata Community Forest, located in Arcata, Humboldt County, on the North Coast, offers a serene escape just minutes from downtown.

The dog-friendly Hammond Trail is a 5.5 mile multi-use segment of the California Coastal Trail in Humboldt County. Planning, environmental studies, and designs began in the 1970s and the final segment was completed in 2001.

Headwaters Forest Reserve

Eureka

The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka.

Sequoia Park

Eureka

Sequoia Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, is a beloved community treasure boasting a century of natural beauty. This redwood park offers developed trails, bridges, and roads that make strolling through the majestic redwoods a delightful experience.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife

Arcata

The 307-acre Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Humboldt County, North Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions. This...

Benbow State Recreation Area

Garberville

The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place the land under State protection....

Dry Lagoon – Humboldt

Trinidad

In the early 1900's Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none proved economical. Several dairy ranches were established along the shores of Stone Lagoon.

King Range National

Arcata

A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). Mountains seem to thrust straight out of the surf; a precipitous rise rarely surpassed on the continental U.S.

Lost Coast Headlands

Ferndale

The Lost Coast Headlands are located along the coastal bluffs south of the mouth of the Eel River, approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, 25 miles south of Eureka, and 6 miles west of Ferndale.