South Fork of Janes Creek Trail-Trevor Estlow
Trevor ran the South Fork of Janes Creek for his Trail Run. It looks like a nice Arcata route. You can find the Ridge Trailhead on West End Road just north of the Highway 101 overpass.
SRRC Choice Running Locations in Humboldt County Continued
Hiller Park 5.5 or 11 Miles: Jasper and Yvette
Start at Hiller Park and run north along the Hammond Trail ... staying close to the ocean at Murray ... while enjoying stunning views of the ocean and a lovely long downhill ... continuing all the way on the road to the bridge/101 overpass at the north end of Clam Beach. It's only about 5.5 miles ........ one way. The round-trip is necessary for those who haven't mastered teleportation.
Hammond Trail: Leslie Keig
This is a very popular and beautiful course. Begin at the parking lot for Clam Beach and run south. The trail becomes Letz Avenue at Airport Road, but then becomes the Hammond Trail again and continues to Arcata Bottoms.
Trinidad Head and Trails: Grace Driscoll
Grace Driscoll ran in Trinidad on a 4.05 mile trail run, including College Cove and Trinidad Head. It's a beautiful run on a nice day. Don't forget to reward yourself with a latte at The Beachcomber.
Patrick's Point in Sue-meg Park: Simona Carini
Sue-meg State Park is 6 miles north of Trinidad. There is a turnoff from Highway 101 and, if you would like a nice tour, take Patrick's Point Drive after stopping for coffee in Trinidad. The next slide gives a look at a view from the park.
Coastal View from the Rim Trail
Sue-meg State Park has beautiful views of the ocean on the Rim Trail. Although a fairly small park, there are trails winding through the redwoods and along the coast, with a striking view of Agate Beach on the north end of the park. There is free parking outside the park. It is a great picnic location.
Prairie Creek State Park/Redwoods National Park
This park is a world-class running hiking and biking location. There are many trails to run, but there will be people, especially on the weekends. the park is located north of Orick and is free to enter.