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Van Damme State Park

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Recommended Routes in Van Damme State Park - 2

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Favorite Several small bridges enhance the experience.
Intermediate Intermediate

Fern Canyon Trail

8.4 mi 13.5 km • 878' Up 267.71 m Up • 878' Down 267.65 m Down

Fort Bragg, CA
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Favorite From the Spring Ranch trail south of Mendocino.
Intermediate Intermediate

Little River to Mendocino: Inn to Inn

5.1 mi 8.2 km • 442' Up 134.87 m Up • 442' Down 134.68 m Down

Fort Bragg, CA
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Van Damme State Park Hiking

  • 8 Miles 13 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 5 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Van Damme State Park - 4

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1Fern Canyon Scenic Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Fort Bragg, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
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2.2 mi 3.6 km #2Fern Canyon Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Fort Bragg, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #3Old Logging Road Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Fort Bragg, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
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1.9 mi 3.0 km #4Spring Ranch Trail
Easy Easy
Fort Bragg, CA
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Photos of Van Damme State Park - 11

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Little River from the Park Road/Fern Canyon Trail.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
Park Road/Fern Canyon Trail.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
The stream alongside Park Road/Fern Canyon Trail.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
Heading into the woods on Park Road/Fern Canyon Trail.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
The trailhead sign at the start of the loop portion.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
The bridge on the Fern Canyon Trail.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
A wide fire road from the Pygmy Forest.
May 3, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
Dense vegetation grows along Little River on the Fern Canyon Trail.
May 26, 2017 near Fort Bragg, CA
From the Spring Ranch trail south of Mendocino.
Aug 15, 2018 near Fort Bragg, CA
Pack of harbor seals just waking up below me.
Dec 9, 2018 near Fort Bragg, CA
Several small bridges enhance the experience.
Jan 31, 2021 near Fort Bragg, CA
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