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Guthrie Creek Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …North Coast
  4. …Ferndale
  5. Lost Coast Headlands
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“A scenic trail to a remote picturesque beach on the northern Lost Coast. ”

Dara Zimmerman
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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

439' 134 m

High

25' 8 m

Low

20' 6 m

Up

434' 132 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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

Description

The Guthrie Creek Trail is a short trail to a beautiful beach in Lost Coast Headlands. The trail is fairly steep and can be muddy in sections, including at the bottom where the beach could be difficult to access due to mud.

Flora & Fauna

Whales, dolphins, sea lions, hawks, birds.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM California - Arcata Field Office

Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 3 votes

#1

in Lost Coast Headlands

#7608

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  4.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Lost Coast Headlands

#602

in California

#7,608

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Guthrie Creek Trail follows along its namesake for a portion of its length.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA
Check out this eroding bluff at Guthrie Creek Beach near the end of the trail.
May 27, 2017 near Ferndale, CA
Guthrie Creek Trailhead is marked by this huge sign.
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

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