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Hiking Humboldt for Kids

25 hikes to get out and explore

The following list contains complimentary activities that can be done while hiking with kids in Humboldt County. We would love to hear about your hikes! Tag #HikingHumboldtKids on social media and let us know what you love about nature and hiking in Humboldt County.

Jump to:

  • Northern Humboldt Hikes
  • Humboldt Bay Hikes
  • Southern Humboldt Hikes
  • Eastern Humboldt Hikes

Northern Humboldt Hikes

1. Trillium Falls Trail

Dance with Earth’s tallest trees


Google Map Trailhead Location

  • Save the Redwoods League Activities
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Plant Guide

2. Prairie Creek Trail

Walk through a redwood tunnel


Google Map Trailhead Location

  • Save the Redwoods League Activities
    • Redwood Tracks
    • What Doesn’t Belong
  • Prairie Creek Quest

3. Sue-Meg State Park

Learn about the Yurok


Google Map Park Entrance

  • Save the Redwoods League Activities
    • Date a Tree
    • Park Brochure

4. Trinidad Head

Spot whales from Trinidad Head


Google Map Trailhead Location

  • Other Activities
    • COMING SOON

5. Hammond Trail

The footprint of trains


  • Hammond Trail Quests
    • Clam Beach Bike Quest
    • Hiller Park Bike Quest

Humboldt Bay Hikes

6. Bay Trail North

There is something about birds


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Arcata Marsh – City of Arcata
    • Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM)
  • Arcata Marsh Quest
Arcata Community Forest

7. Arcata Community Forest

A community wonderland


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Trail Maps and Brochures
    • Humboldt Bay Mycological Society
  • Community Forest Quest

8. Freshwater Farms

Cows, Coho, and Cattails


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • North Coast Regional Land Trust
Ma-le’l Dunes North

9. Ma-le’l Dunes North

Build a castle in the sand


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Dune Plant Guide
    • Dunes Map
Waterfront Trail North

10. Waterfront Trail North

I like Eureka


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Blue Ox
    • Eureka Chinatown Project
Sequoia Park and the Skywalk

11. Sequoia Park and the Skywalk

Climb into a redwood canopy


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Sequoia Park Zoo
  • Activity: Sound Map
  • Sequoia Park Quest
Hikshari Trail

12. Hikshari’ Trail

Explore hidden Eureka


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming Soon
Elk River to Falk

13. Elk River to Falk

A town that disappeared


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • BLM Website
  • Elk River Quest
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

14. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Watch for wildlife


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • HBNWR Quest

Southern Humboldt Hikes

Rohner Park

15. Rohner Park

Explore the friendly city


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • coming soon
  • Activity: Nature Journaling

16. Centerville Beach to Fleener Creek

A Journey Back in Time


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming Soon

17. Cheatham Grove & Swimmers Delight

Watch for Ewoks


Google Map Location

  • Cheatham Grove Quest

18. Mattole River to Punta Gorda

Getting Lost on the Coast


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • King Range National Conservation Area

19. Founders Grove

Visit a Fallen Giant


Google Map Location

  • Rockefeller Grove Quest
  • Save the Redwoods League

20. Southern Humboldt Community Park

Acorns, Buckeyes, and Cattle


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Park Website

21. Hidden Valley

Exploring a Sheltered Cove


Google Map Location

  • Hidden Valley Quest

Eastern Humboldt Hikes

22. Blue Lake

Who Took the Lake?


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming soon

23. East Fork Willow Creek

Visit a Mountain creek


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming soon

24. Lacks Creek

Explore Oak Woodlands


Google Map Location

  • BLM Lacks Creek Website

25. Fish Lake

Discover the Klamath Mountains


Google Map Location

  • Fish Lake Quest
  • Activity: Draw Together

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