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Crescent City Coastal Trail

The Crescent City Coastal Trail in Crescent City, California is an easy 1.1-mile out-and-back trail that runs along Beach Front Park with views of Crescent Harbor.

This paved trail begins at the eastern side of Beach Front Park near Play Street and follows Howe Drive along Crescent Harbor before crossing B Street and ending at South A Street. The western trailhead can be found along South A Street, across from the Battery Point Lighthouse.

Before heading back to parking, before sure to check out the Battery Point Lighthouse Trail since you can hike to a manned lighthouse for an additional 0.4-miles out-and-back.

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided. There are a few parking lots around this location with room for a couple dozen vehicles. Further down Howe Drive is room for even more parking.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Biking: Biking is allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Crescent City Coastal Trail is a short, paved, and easy 1.1-mile trail offering views of Crescent Harbor.
  • The trail is located in Crescent City, California, and runs along Beach Front Park, connecting near Play Street to South A Street.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash, and biking is permitted, with additional opportunities to visit the Battery Point Lighthouse via a connecting trail.
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Distance
1.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
33 min
Elev. Gain
44'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 08, 2019
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
43'
Ascent
44'
Descent
45'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.750357, -124.194198
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.750247, -124.193798

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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