Redwood Coast Adventure Trail - March 2024

Join the OTG crew as we explore the 300+ mile Redwood Coast Adventure Trail.  We'll begin our way in Crescent City and work our way south to the quaint village of Mendocino.   The track is a mixture of pavement and mostly well graded dirt and gravel roads.  Along the way, we'll visit a number of points of interest along the coast and in the mountains.  This event is likely to include a number of shorter hikes (1-3 miles).  Given the time of year, we may encounter rain along the way, so prepare appropriately.  

Meet up

Weds Mar 20 at 9 am

SeaQuake Brewing, Crescent City

About the Redwood Coast Adventure Trail

Visit the Route Guide page

Vehicle Requirements

This trip is appropriate for 4x4s, AWD vehicles, and Sprinter 4x4s

Some of the things we'll experience along the way:

• The Smith River and Forks of Smith
• Howland Hill Road
• Grove of Titans (home to 4 of the 10 largest coast redwoods on earth)
• Visit Elk Prairie
• Hike Fern Canyon
• Visit Gold Bluffs Beach
• Experience the incredibly scenic Bald Hills Drive
• Drive Mattole Road along the Lost Coast
• Visit the Mattole River and Mattole River valley
• Hike Bull Creek Flats (this forest contains the highest number of 350' + trees and is the densest known biomass on earth)
• Visit the Eel River
• Drive through the heart of the Emerald Triangle
• Visit the village of Mendocino and the Mendocino coast

Camping

Dispersed camping is limited along most of the route.  We'll be staying at a number of developed and semi-developed campgrounds.  

Fees & Permits

There will be fees associated with camping. 

Pets

Well behaved dogs may attend, but please note that many of the trails we'll be hiking on do not permit pets.  Your dog will likely need to be leashed at some of the campgrounds we stay at as well. 

Families with Children

Families with children are welcome to join, but your kids should be accustomed to traveling long days in the vehicle and multiple days in the backcountry.

Prep

Your typical camping/overlanding gear, but you should bring your rain gear (rain jacket, waterproof pants, and waterpoof hiking shoes/boots).  

Disclaimer

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