Tag: backpacking

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Stout Grove, Mill Creek Trail, Grove Of Titans, Boy Scout Tree Trail, Howland Hill Road Loop

June 30, 2026

Tuesday, June 30Start/Stop: Stout Memorial GroveJedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksDaa-naa~-yash K’vsh-chuu-dvnUnceeded land of the Tolowa Dee-ni’14.10 miles1485′ ascent1556′ descent Jedediah Smith Day 2 Overview Video Getting an early start is always rewarded. Up by 5:30 am and break camp just after 6. It’s so early that the trail runner approaching me … More Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Stout Grove, Mill Creek Trail, Grove Of Titans, Boy Scout Tree Trail, Howland Hill Road Loop

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail

June 29, 2026

Monday, June 29Start/Stop: Little Bald Hills TrailheadJedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksDaa-naa~-yash K’vsh-chuu-dvnUnceeded land of the Tolowa Dee-ni’13.53 miles2,223′ ascent2,233′ descent IF YOU PLAN TO HIKE THIS TRAIL ANYTIME JUNE THROUGH NOVEMBER, BE SURE TO KNOW WATER CONDITIONS AT THE LITTLE BALD HILLS BACKCOUNTRY CAMP. I start driving north in the dark, … More Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail

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

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