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Beach Overlook – Russian Gulch Headlands loop from Mendocino

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Beach Overlook – Russian Gulch Headlands loop from Mendocino

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Beach Overlook – Russian Gulch Headlands loop from Mendocino

00:53

7.68km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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879 m

Mendocino Headlands State Park overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views of the beach below the tall cliffs and the town nestled on the plain above.

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896 m

Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you're treated to breathtaking views of Portuguese Beach, spread out below the towering cliffs. It's a great place to pause, take a break, and enjoy the picturesque town above.

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1.44 km

Russian Gulch Headlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Download the park brochure with this link: parks.ca.gov/pages/442/files/RussianGulchMendoHdldVanDammeFinalWebLayout2017.pdf

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1.75 km

Natural Arch coastal overlook

Highlight • Natural Monument

Large natural rock arch cut into the cliffs standing in the coastal waters, visible from the bluff trail

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2.17 km

The Natural Arch viewpoint offers breathtaking arches jutting out over the mighty Pacific Ocean. Here, nature's handiwork takes on a raw and rugged character, with towering cliffs and powerful waves. …

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4.50 km

Big River Beach Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you'll discover a vast sandy beach nestled below the cliffs, just down from the village of Mendocino. Keep in mind that the beach's shape can change from year to …

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5.86 km

Big River Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long and flat

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6.14 km

Big River Trailhead

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The Big River Trailhead awaits you near the beach parking lot, making it easily accessible. This trail offers a straightforward and well-marked path, perfect for all levels of hikers.

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7.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.48 km

1.03 km

558 m

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

1.49 km

1.06 km

551 m

384 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Mendocino Headlands State Park overlook

Beach Overlook

Russian Gulch Headlands

Natural Arch coastal overlook

Natural Arch Viewpoint

Big River Beach Viewpoint

Big River Beach

Big River Trailhead

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