Sequoia Park: Sequoia Creek Trail, Rhododendron Glen, Windstorm Meadow, Duck Pond, Melos Meadow

May 3, 2026

Sunday, May 3Start/Stop: Sequoia Creek Trail on Hodgson St.Sequoia Park – City of Eureka, CAUnceeded land of the Wiyot TribeThe region of Eureka in Wiyot language is known as Jaroujiji2.67 miles415′ ascent 363′ descentmax elevation 268′ I had seen the Sequoia Creek Trail sign several times when I was driving by on Hodgson St. When … More Sequoia Park: Sequoia Creek Trail, Rhododendron Glen, Windstorm Meadow, Duck Pond, Melos Meadow

Sharp Point – Humboldt Lagoons State Park

April 25, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026Start/Stop: Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Dry LagoonCalifornia Coastal Trail Humboldt Section 3Cho’ch-kwee (Dry Lagoon)Chah-Pekw O’Ket’-toh (Stone Lagoon)Unceeded land of the Yurok 3.4 miles409′ ascent411′ descentmax elevation 299′ The fog is starting to burn off so I’m happy to drive into the sun. I think a hike to Sharp Point requires a beautiful, … More Sharp Point – Humboldt Lagoons State Park

Strawberry Rock

January 18, 2026

Sunday, January 18Start/Stop: Strawberry Rock Trailhead/End of Trinidad Frontage RoadUnceded land of the Yurok3.3 miles705′ ascent695′ descentmax elevation 835′ The fog is so thick that I almost cancel my hike. But what the heck, maybe I will luck out. I hit the trailhead just about the time of the sunrise and there’s a vehicle parked … More Strawberry Rock

Reducing Pack Weight After The Big 3 – Bag Of Magic Potions

January 1, 2026

Reposted by popular demand! It’s a well-known fact that the easiest way to reduce your base weight is by scrutinizing your Big 3. Tent, Sleeping Bag, Backpack. You might have just dropped big bucks on the lightest, most badass Big 3. But then what? Are you just going to throw bulky clothes and giant tubes … More Reducing Pack Weight After The Big 3 – Bag Of Magic Potions

McKay Community Forest

December 14, 2025

Sunday, December 14McKay Community Forest Northridge TrailheadEurekaUnceded ancestral land of the Wiyot Tribe13.65 miles1386′ ascent1370′ descent With sunrise close to 7:30 am, I depart home about 7 am. As I arrive in Eureka, spectacular morning colors paint across the sky. I am the first to pull into the trailhead parking lot just minutes before 7:30 … More McKay Community Forest

Redwood Prairie Marathon

November 22, 2025

Saturday, November 22Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Coastal Yurok Peoples26.22 miles2812′ ascent2759′ descent9:59:58 I start the drive at 6 am in the dark and the day starts to glow across the still waters of the lagoons. Within the last year, I found myself wondering how many marathons I … More Redwood Prairie Marathon

Hike All The Arcata Community Forest Trails Loopy Loop

October 19, 2025

Sunday, October 19Start: West End Road Arcata Ridge TrailheadStop: Diamond Dr. Trailhead22.5 milesIncluding 1.5 miles hiking to and from trailheadsUnceded land of the Wiyot4562′ ascent4623′ descent Many months ago I had the idea to try hiking all the Arcata Community Forest Trails including the Sunny Brae Tract in one day. The mileage for all the … More Hike All The Arcata Community Forest Trails Loopy Loop

Miner’s Ridge Gold Bluffs Beach Fern Canyon James Irvine West Ridge Zig Zag #2 Knapp Loops

August 30, 2025

Saturday, August 30Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe19.36 miles2,607′ ascent2,618′ descent HUMBOLDT HIKING GROUP HIKEMiner’s Ridge TrailGold Bluffs RoadFern CanyonJames Irvine Trail12+ milesWest Ridge TrailZig Zag #2Knapp Trail6+ miles There’s a thin fog layer hanging in Prairie Creek as I drive in. There’s a few deer that … More Miner’s Ridge Gold Bluffs Beach Fern Canyon James Irvine West Ridge Zig Zag #2 Knapp Loops

Trinity Alps Gear List And Review

July 18, 2025

Trinity Alps 2025Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake14 miles, 3570′ ascent, 825′ descentTrinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass18 miles, 4686′ ascent, 2954′ descentTrinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart … More Trinity Alps Gear List And Review