Sharp Point – Humboldt Lagoons State Park

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

Redwood Prairie Marathon

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

Ossagon “O-sey-gen” Trail and the Coastal Trail Bog Blockade

Sunday, April 13Ossagon TrailCalifornia Coastal Trail Humboldt Section 1Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe5.8 miles927′ ascent1,022′ descent I drive the short distance from the Flint Ridge Trail back into Humboldt County and exit onto Drury Parkway. I park at the Ossagon and Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop Trailheads. From the interpretive … More Ossagon “O-sey-gen” Trail and the Coastal Trail Bog Blockade

High Bluff Overlook and Radar Station B-71

Thursday, April 10 greyoutDel Norte CountyCalifornia Coastal Trail Del Norte Section 9Redwood National and State Parks Saturday, April 12 sunny with wind advisorySeveral picnic spots and pit toilets.Two different access trails with views to the South and North. Looking South down the coast. Looking North towards Klamath River Overlook. No way down to the craggy … More High Bluff Overlook and Radar Station B-71

Skunk Cabbage Trail to Mussel Point

Thursday, April 10Skunk Cabbage Trail to Mussel PointCalifornia Coastal Trail Humboldt Section 2Redwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe11 miles1,566′ ascent1,497′ descent The sky slowly brightens as I drive North. The Roosevelt Elk are working early in the fields near the highway. I turn onto Robinson Road and arrive at an empty … More Skunk Cabbage Trail to Mussel Point