What to do and see in Humboldt County, Humboldt County: The Best Hiking Trails

April 29, 2022 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Doe Flat Trail, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Lost Coast Trail, Hammond Trail, Trillium Falls Hike, Founder's Grove Nature Loop, Prairie Creek - Foothill Trail Loop, Young's Valley Trail, West Ridge Loop.
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1. Doe Flat Trail

Six Rivers National Forest, Eureka, CA
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

This trail is considered the shorter and less taxing hike to Wilderness Falls.

2. Lady Bird Johnson Grove

Bald Hills Road, Orick, CA +1 707-443-7062 http://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm
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5.0 based on 230 reviews

Lady Bird Johnson Grove

Reviewed By archie59

Easy to get to and an easy stroll through a very beautiful grove of old growth redwoods. A piece of history that could have easily been lost , but has been preserved in this grove.

3. Lost Coast Trail

Eureka, CA http://www.sojourner2000.com/hiking/
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Lost Coast Trail

Reviewed By ScottM3845

The drive certainly is difficult and long, the hiking arduous and not for the faint of heart. The scenery, the wildlife, the surf, the creeks, the camping, the night sky, the company, the whole experience, is one I will look back on as one of the best in my life. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience, an extra day, if you can. Talk with or reference someone who has done the trip previously and use their suggestions for a wonderful journey into Northern California’s truly wild Lost Coast. The questions below don’t really apply...give yourself 4 or 5 days.

4. Hammond Trail

Murray Road, McKinleyville, CA http://co.humboldt.ca.us/portal/living/county_parks/default.asp?parkID=HAMMOND
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Hammond Trail

5. Trillium Falls Hike

Davison Road, Orick, CA http://nps.gov
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Trillium Falls Hike

Reviewed By MaritaOB - Huntsville, United States

As others have already said, the falls were underwhelming. The rest of the hike, however, was an immersion into the Redwoods. It was interesting to start with so many ripe blackberries that we were kind of full starting our walk, and we thought it was going to be like the Lady Bird grove hike at the beginning as there was a steady stream of people. All of them seemed to turn back at the falls, however, so we had the rest of the 2 mile walk to ourselves. Unique to this hike was the change in elevation both for us as we walked and in the redwood floor, allowing us to really experience their dramatic size. The ranger also told us about a perfect chimney (hollow through the trunk, though with living branches) which was tall enough that an elk had come inside to scratch its horns. We didn't see or hear much wildlife, but we experienced the total quiet of winds gently rustling through the trees throughout the hike. The walk took us about 2 hours, including lots of stops for photos & just admiring the forest. It does have a bit of elevation and tree roots, so watching your step is important. Thanks to other hikers for leaving good reviews encouraging us to try it for ourselves!

6. Founder's Grove Nature Loop

Redcrest, CA https://www.visitredwoods.com/listing/hikes-%26-trails-humboldt-redwoods-sp/487/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Founder's Grove Nature Loop

7. Prairie Creek - Foothill Trail Loop

Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick, CA http://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/prairie-creek_foothill-trail.htm
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Prairie Creek - Foothill Trail Loop

8. Young's Valley Trail

Six Rivers National Forest, Eureka, CA

This is a very scenic trail to hike to Wilderness Falls.

9. West Ridge Loop

Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Orick, CA
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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