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The Best Hiking in Mendocino

Looking for the best hiking in Mendocino? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Mendocino. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Mendocino

  • Mendocino, California

    Mendocino Headlands Trail

    5.0
    4.15 mi / 171 ft gain
    Mendocino Headlands Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mendocino, California.
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  • Mendocino, California

    Mendocino Cliffs Trail

    5.0
    1.37 mi / 108 ft gain
    The town of Mendocino is as charming and quaint as one can find. It is no wonder why it was pegged as the perfect location spot to film the series Murder She Wrote. While the series heroine Jessica Fletcher's home can still be visited, it is the bay itself that will draw your attention.  Startin...
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  • Mendocino, California

    Headlands Trail (Devil's Punchbowl)

    0.48 mi / 33 ft gain
    Headlands Trail (Devil's Punchbowl) is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mendocino, California.
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  • Fort Bragg, California

    Fern Canyon North and South Trail Loop

    4.66 mi / 627 ft gain
    Fern Canyon North and South Trail Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mendocino, California.
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  • Mendocino, California

    Camp at Russian Gulch State Park

    Just two miles north of Mendocino, you'll find this beautiful, well-maintained park that features a little bit of everything. The campsite is situated between a rugged beach and a stunning 36-ft waterfall, giving you plenty of easy and fun options.This park is most well known for the heavily fore...
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  • Mendocino, California

    Fern Canyon Scenic Trail

    5.0
    7.71 mi / 787 ft gain
    The Fern Canyon Trail system is the main hiking vein of Van Damme State Park. This particular hike is on a mostly flat, wide trail through dense, green forest of California Redwoods, Cypress, Pines, and giant ferns. The trail is paved but typically carpeted in soft pine needles. Come in the rainy...
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  • Little River, California

    Little River Blowhole Trail

    0.35 mi / 43 ft gain
    Little River Blowhole Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Little River, California.
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  • Mendocino, California

    Point Cabrillo Light Station Coastal Trail

    2.03 mi / 131 ft gain
    Point Cabrillo Light Station Coastal Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Caspar, California.
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  • Little River, California

    Old Logging Road - Fern Canyon Loop

    3.64 mi / 531 ft gain
    Old Logging Road - Fern Canyon Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Little River, California.
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  • Little River, California

    Pygmy Forest Discovery Trail

    0.3 mi / 69 ft gain
    Pygmy Forest Discovery Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Jenner, California.
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  • Caspar, California

    Manly Gulch Trail

    4.31 mi / 938 ft gain
    Manly Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Mendocino, California.
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  • Albion, California

    Explore Navarro Beach

    Northern California beaches are not your typical soft sand, warm water, grab a surf board type of spots. Of course when the weather is cooperating you can enjoy those activities as well! What makes this spot so special is how few people ever come and enjoy the raw beauty of this landscape. If you...
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  • Fort Bragg, California

    Brandon Gulch via Riley Ridge Rd and Little Lake Sherwood Trail

    7.87 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Brandon Gulch via Riley Ridge Rd and Little Lake Sherwood Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Bragg, California.
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  • Fort Bragg, California

    Glass Beach

    4.0
    Glass Beach is located at MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA along the Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California. Take Elm street toward the beach and the parking lot entrance for glass beach will be located on the left at the bend. From here, its a short walk on some pathways. This be...
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  • Willits, California

    Park Gulch Trail

    5.21 mi / 1191 ft gain
    Park Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willits, California.
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  • Fort Bragg, California

    MacKerricher Beach

    7.39 mi / 52 ft gain
    MacKerricher Beach is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Fort Bragg, California.
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