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Hiking Humboldt for Kids and Families

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

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


  • Quest Activities
    • Clam Beach Bike Quest
    • Hiller Park Bike Quest

Humboldt Bay Hikes

6. Potawot Health Village

Celebrate cultural abundance


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Potawot Community Garden (facebook)

7. 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 Community Forest

8. Arcata Community Forest

A community wonderland


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Trail Maps and Brochures
    • Humboldt Bay Mycological Society
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
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
    • Coming Soon
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

14. Rohner Park

Explore the friendly city


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming Soon

15. Centerville Beach to Fleener Creek

A Journey Back in Time


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Coming Soon

16. Cheatham Grove & Swimmers Delight

Watch for Ewoks


Google Map Location

  • Learn More
    • Cheatham Grove Quest

More Hikes Coming Soon