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
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
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
Saturday, April 12Flint Ridge TrailDel Norte CountyCalifornia Coastal Trail Del Norte Section 9Redwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe9 miles1,693′ ascent1,622′ descent After departing the High Bluff Overlook, I drive the short distance down the one way Coastal Loop dirt road. It’s late enough in the day that I’m a little worried … More Flint Ridge Trail
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday, March 23Dolason Prairie Trail to Harry Weir CreekRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe9.96 miles2,225′ ascent2,200′ descent I start the drive in the dark and bounce up Bald Hills Road as the sun brightens the sky. The orange early-morning sun flashes through the trees to the East. I arrive at the … More Bald Hills: Dolason Prairie Trail
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