Hikes in the Northern California

Below is a collection of trails in Northern California. These hikes are listed from north to south, but the table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you pick your next hike. Each trail links to its own report complete with photos, GPS maps, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these hikes. An interactive map is also provided.

Hiking Northern California

With limited development, dramatic waterfront, and enchanting redwood forests, Northern California is designed to lure visitors into the outdoors. A string of coastal California State Parks provide excellent hiking opportunities while preserving a unique slice of American nature. To set foot in a forest of ancient coastal redwoods, there is nowhere else to go but Northern California. Get out and enjoy!

Trail	Description	Distance	Latitude, Longitude
	Stout Memorial Grove in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park This short loop explores an exceptional old growth grove of coastal redwoods.	0.55 miles 75 feet	41.789697, -124.0847
	Fern Canyon Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park This loop or out and back hike explores a lush canyon with walls of ferns.	1 mile 75 feet	41.400618, -124.06571
	Founders Grove Nature Trail in Humboldt Redwoods State Park This short loop explores an ancient grove honoring the founders of the Save-the-Redwoods League in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.	0.5 miles 25 feet	40.352153, -123.923897
	Gould Grove Trail in Humboldt Redwoods State Park This loop explores a forest of ancient redwoods adjacent to the park visitor center.	0.5 miles 50 feet	40.308085, -123.908575
	Woodland Trail in Richardson Grove Redwoods State Park This hike explores patches of redwoods surrounded by a shaded oak forest.	1 - 1.25 miles 50 - 325 feet	40.021954, -123.794194
	Durphy Creek Trail - Tan Oak Springs Trail Loop in Richardson Grove Redwoods State Park This loop climbs a forest ridge before descending to Lookout Point, where you can enjoy an unimpressive view to the south.	3.75 miles 1,000 feet	40.019891, -123.79399
	Laguna Point Boardwalk in MacKerricher State Park This boardwalk provides an easy stroll with plentiful ocean views.	0.6 miles 25 feet	39.489089, -123.799623
	Salt Point Trail in Salt Point State Park This out and back hike explores the jagged coast at the heart of this ocean-front park.	3 miles 50 feet	38.566688, -123.331852