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Fleener Creek Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Ferndale
  5. Lost Coast Headlands
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“A steep trail to an isolated and stunning beach on the northern Lost Coast. ”

Dara Zimmerman
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Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

334' 102 m

High

24' 7 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

311' 95 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Open year-round; check road conditions before visiting. The trail is muddy and difficult in winter.

Description

Fleener Creek is a steep half mile trail down to an isolated beach in Lost Coast Headlands. The trail is dirt singletrack with several switchbacks, and a large pile of driftwood debris at the end of the trail could prevent access for those unable to climb over/around it.

Flora & Fauna

Whale watching, dolphins, sea lions, birds,

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM California - Arcata Field Office

Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#3

in Lost Coast Headlands

#24311

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Lost Coast Headlands

#2,378

in California

#24,311

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Check out the scenic ranch on Fleener Creek while in the Lost Coast Headlands.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA
Fleener Creek Beach is a beautiful sight below the Lost Coast Headlands.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA
Navigate the driftwood obstacle course to enter Fleener Creek Beach.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA
The Fleener Creek Trail descends that hill to the beach below.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA

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Sep 14, 2021
Linda Reeves
Apr 4, 2021
Valerie Norton
https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2021/04/lost-coast-headlands.html
Jul 8, 2018
Chris Gonzalez

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