Tag: long distance hiking

King Crest Lost Coast Day 2: The Romance Of King Peak And Spanish Ridge

April 30, 2025

Wednesday, April 30King Crest Lost Coast Loop Day 2King Range National Conservation AreaUnceded lands of the Sinkyone, Cahto and Yuki Coast peoplesStart: King Crest Trail roadStop: Lost Coast Trail mile 14.923.56 miles3,553′ ascent6,666′ descent The roar of the wind is constant through the night but it only really shakes my tent once. I toss and … More King Crest Lost Coast Day 2: The Romance Of King Peak And Spanish Ridge

King Crest Lost Coast Day 1: Into The Windy Belly Of The Beast

April 29, 2025

Tuesday, April 29King Crest Lost Coast Loop Day 1King Range National Conservation AreaUnceded land of the Sinkyone, Cahto and Yuki Coast peoplesStart: Saddle Mountain TrailheadStop: King Crest Trail road3.12 miles911′ ascent643′ descent After a full day of work, it’s 3:50 pm when I pull away from home and start the drive south. It’s nearly 6 … More King Crest Lost Coast Day 1: Into The Windy Belly Of The Beast

Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail

April 13, 2025

Sunday, April 13Ah Pah Interpretive TrailPrairie Creek Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe.77 miles45′ ascent24′ descent It’s a short drive up Drury Parkway from the Ossagon Trail. I pull into the Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail about 3:30 pm and I’m the only car here. From the interpretive sign: “Several years ago, a logging road … More Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail

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

April 13, 2025

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

April 12, 2025

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

Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop AKA Tremendous Trunks Trail

April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 10Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop AKA Tremendous Trunks TrailPrairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe3.8 miles856′ ascent894′ descent I leave Moorman-pond Trail and drive a short distance up Drury Parkway. This is a major trailhead with the Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop and the Ossagon Trail … More Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop AKA Tremendous Trunks Trail

Moorman-Pond Trail

April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 10Moorman-Pond TrailPrairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe.82 miles184′ ascent142′ descent As I start to drive away from the Skunk Cabbage Trailhead the rain begins to spit from the sky. I exit onto the Drury Parkway and drive until I find the Moorman-Pond Trailhead. My only … More Moorman-Pond Trail

Bald Hills: Lyons Ranch Loop and Schoolhouse Peak

March 23, 2025

Sunday, March 23Lyons Ranch LoopSchoolhouse PeakRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe10.33 miles1,909′ ascent1,903′ descent Hiking day continued from Dolason Prairie Trail. In the middle of a turn, I veer right off of Bald Hills Road into the small parking area at the Lyons Ranch Trailhead. There are two other cars parked … More Bald Hills: Lyons Ranch Loop and Schoolhouse Peak

McArthur Creek and Ridge Loops AKA 7.5-Hour Boggy Blow Downs Loop

February 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 18Ridge LoopMcArthur Creek LoopRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe15.7 miles2,698′ ascent2,692′ descent A few sprinkles land on my windshield as I drive around Big Lagoon. The sky is cloudy but there are hints of color that reflect off the glass-like surface of the water. In Orick, I turn onto … More McArthur Creek and Ridge Loops AKA 7.5-Hour Boggy Blow Downs Loop

Elk Trails, Bogs and a Sit Pad Tragedy

January 20, 2025

Monday, January 20Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Redwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe15 miles1,465′ ascent1,399′ descent Davison TrailTrillium Falls Loopcross country attempt to Skunk Cabbage Trailreturn to Trillium Falls Trailhead ParkingDavison Road to Streelow Creek TrailDavison Trail back to Prairie Creek HeadquartersStreelow Creek Trail out and back Saturday afternoon I started … More Elk Trails, Bogs and a Sit Pad Tragedy