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Klamath Beach Trail

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 5.0 (2)
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  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. Redwood National Park
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“A short trail to the scenic Klamath Beach and Estuary. ”

Dara Zimmerman
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123' 37 m

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30' 9 m

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92' 28 m

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10%

Avg Grade (6°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly This is an easy route for kids with endless driftwood forts and lots of wildlife.

Year-round access. Don't climb on the large sacred rocks.

Description

This is a short and easy trail on a graveled road past one home that transitions into a singletrack graveled path down to the beach. The beach can be very windy and have sneaker waves. Forts made from driftwood can offer shelter. Wildlife is abundant in the river, estuary, beach, and air. The land is managed by the Yurok Tribe of Klamath.

Flora & Fauna

Whales, dolphins, seagulls, hawks, eagles, redwood trees and salmon.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Redwood

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Dara Zimmerman
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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Redwood National Park

#1702

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Trail Rankings

#3

in Redwood National Park

#184

in California

#1,702

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Klamath Beach Trail traverses a verdant forest rife with undergrowth before popping out on the beach.
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Klamath Beach is home to just a few pieces of driftwood.
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Keep your eyes peeled for driftwood forts on Klamath Beach!
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
The view from Klamath Beach is stunning.
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Klamath River Estuary is quite beautiful.
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Driftwood forts are abundant on Klamath Beach.
May 10, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA

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Tom Herr
Descent to the ocean going be a few local houses. Great views. 0.4mi
Mar 27, 2019
Shelly Asmussen
Aug 7, 2018
Genady Shagal
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