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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

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

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