Trails near North Coast
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Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Middletown
The forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Glen Eden Trail
Lakeport
Glen Eden Trail is a somewhat difficult trail with gorgeous views of Mt. Konocti. Dogs welcome!
Highland Springs Recreation Area
Lakeport
Highland Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources. Equestrians and hikers have enjoyed
Indian Valley Wildlife Area
Clearlake Oaks
Indian Valley Wildlife Area consists of approximately 5,000 acres around Indian Valley Reservoir. The reservoir holds large and smallmouth bass,…
Railbikes on the Noyo by the Skunk Train
Fort Bragg
Sit back, breathe deep, and discover an entirely new way to explore with railbikes on the Noyo. Electric-powered and virtually…
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Arcata Community Forest
Arcata
The Arcata Community Forest, located in Arcata, Humboldt County, on the North Coast, offers a serene escape just minutes from…
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Arcata
The 307-acre Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Humboldt County, North Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their…
Belinda Point
Fort Bragg
This 0.7-mile long trail leads to Belinda Point, as well as a stairway down to a rocky pocket beach. The…
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…
Big River Trail
Mendocino
In 2002, Mendocino Land Trust completed the purchase and transfer of 7,334 acres around Big River to California State Parks. This…
Brewery Gulch Drive
Mendocino
Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene…
Caspar Uplands Trail
Caspar
The Caspar Uplands trail’s north end is at Caspar State Beach, a much-loved pocket beach offering surfing, snorkeling, and picnicking. Just…
Chamberlain Creek Trail
Willits
The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the…
City View Trail
Ukiah
City View trail is a dog-friendly hike in Ukiah with views of Ukiah Valley. Dogs are allowed on leash. Find…
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail
Gualala
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry…
Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Ukiah
Named for the longhorn cattle that once roamed wild, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational…
Del Norte Redwoods State Park
Crescent City
Tall trees meet the sea at Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. With up to 100 inches of rain a year,…
Dry Lagoon – Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Trinidad
In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none…
Eastside Lake Trail
Ukiah
Eastside Lake Trail in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a picturesque outdoor experience for dog owners. Accessible from…
Eureka Boardwalk & Waterfront Trail
Eureka
The Boardwalk and Waterfront Trail starts gives people and their dogs a chance to walk, unwind and watch the ocean…
Forest History Trail
Fort Bragg
The Forest History Trail is a moderately easy 4 mile single track trail I is a beautiful, narrow trail that…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Northern Section
Fort Bragg
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Southern Section
Fort Bragg
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Gualala Bluff Trail
Gualala
The Gualala Bluff Trail is a beautiful trail created and maintained by volunteers and the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (RCLC). It…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Hammond Trail
Arcata
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…
Hare Creek Beach Trail
Fort Bragg
The Hare Creek Beach trail is a very sweet pocket beach owned by Mendocino Land Trust, located at the south…
Haul Road Recreation Trail
Fort Bragg
To access the Haul Road recreation trail, park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a…
Headlands Loop Trail
Caspar
Dogs are allowed on the beach and headland trails west of Highway 1 within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve on…
Headwaters Forest Reserve
Eureka
The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka. The reserve was the site…
Hearn Gulch Trail
Gualala
The Hearn Gulch Trail, located in the southern Mendocino Coast’s “banana belt,” is a must-visit destination for dog owners exploring…
Homestead Valley
Mill Valley
Homestead Valley, located in Mill Valley, Marin County, California Wine Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Fort Bragg
The Jackson Demonstration State Forest 50,000-acre tract has a long history of industrial logging activity, which began in 1862 and…
Judge Davis Trail
Clearlake Oaks
The Judge Davis Trail is about 10 miles round trip to Cache Creek with a total elevation gain of 1,2800 feet…
King Range National Conservation Area (Shelter Cove)
Arcata
A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). Mountains…
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