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Arcata Ridge Trail – Arcata Community Forest loop from Arcata

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Arcata Ridge Trail – Arcata Community Forest loop from Arcata

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Arcata Ridge Trail – Arcata Community Forest loop from Arcata

03:46

13.1km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Arcata Community Forest - Sunny Brae Tract

Arcata Community Forest

Samuels Conservation Easement

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.92 km

Arcata Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Arcata Ridge Trail winds through redwoods and the well-preserved Sunny Brae Forest. It’s a quiet, shaded path, perfect for a short loop or a longer hike if you link up with nearby trails. The trailhead is easy to access and close to town, but once you’re on the trail, it feels like you’re miles away.

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8.32 km

Arcata Community Forest

Highlight • Forest

A local favorite for good reason, Arcata Community Forest spans nearly 800 acres of redwood woodland with a well-maintained trail network for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Bridges, stairways, and corduroy roads lead through lush ravines and forested hillsides. Just minutes from town, it's the perfect place to escape into nature without going far.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.25 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

3.23 km

3.00 km

2.17 km

2.06 km

1.83 km

774 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

13°C

48 %

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