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Helga Burns Trail

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Distance:
0.2 Miles / 0.3 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~6 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Florence Keller Regional Park
Town:
Crescent City, California
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3400 Cunningham Ln, Crescent City, CA 95531

41.80698, -124.149941
Added:
August 09, 2019
Updated:
January 23, 2020
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109'

Total Change
91'

Ascent
23'

Descent

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Key Takeaways

  • Helga Burns Trail is a short, 0.2-mile loop through Redwoods in Crescent City's Florence Keller Regional Park, suitable for all ages.
  • Florence Keller Regional Park offers camping options, including tent and RV sites, with a 5-night limit per year, and basic facilities like restrooms and potable water.
  • The park is dog-friendly (leashed with waste removal) and permits biking, though caution is advised due to hikers on the trails.

Helga Burns Trail

The Helga Burns Trail at Florence Keller Regional Park in Crescent City, California is an easy 0.2-mile loop trail that passes through ancient Redwoods at the park.

This trail is short and loops through the southern section of the park, just west of the John Dee Trail. This is an easy hike and great for people of all ages.

Parking: Parking can be found in various lots or at a reserved campsite at the park.

Camping: Camping is allowed at Florence Keller Regional Park - the park has a couple dozen campsites for $15/night. Visitors are allowed to camp at the park for up to 5 nights per year per the park's reguations. The park also has 14 RV campsites for $20/night.

Facilities: There's one small restroom available at the park. If you're planning on camping, there are no showers available.

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

Biking: Biking is permitted, but be careful of the hikers along the short trails in the park.

Water source: Potable water can be found along the trail to refill your water bottle.
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    41.80698, -124.149941
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    41.806654, -124.151013
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